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 9729943 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 112164553 epoch_slot_no: 103753 block_no: 9729766 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 82126 time: 2023-12-28 02:34:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b6547899a8db83995464876b1dca8e1611a447f3e585dc79bec35ab43d7b4b8Block Operator
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