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 9728095 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112127093 epoch_slot_no: 66293 block_no: 9727918 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 88906 time: 2023-12-27 16:09:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f81fd67c6aa4c9c30833081c937ee0c7d38fd9c5671664a6cc123251a5e9e2Block Operator
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