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 9728088 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112126849 epoch_slot_no: 66049 block_no: 9727911 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 84376 time: 2023-12-27 16:05:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x294c20a158a9cd7ad1a0946a342c4b940c58916f8758750f2aaf54a4e4125671Block Operator
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