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 9729605 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112157761 epoch_slot_no: 96961 block_no: 9729428 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 88776 time: 2023-12-28 00:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7df57f8b36bea213ca07f5febf1dfd8044b84ce73a5337c7ad2cb3303dcbb75Block Operator
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