A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9727642 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112118266 epoch_slot_no: 57466 block_no: 9727465 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 48721 time: 2023-12-27 13:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00bce91e13c72f129ff6410284190da1e9fc176d2ce2db90dbc55cce018fe0dBlock Operator
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