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 9729245 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112150816 epoch_slot_no: 90016 block_no: 9729068 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 87533 time: 2023-12-27 22:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd74ad22c61f4217dc9dc2b27a3ee2952e80e8e9986e3fb1d4c8713cfb8d61e43Block Operator
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