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 9730578 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112177208 epoch_slot_no: 116408 block_no: 9730401 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 73692 time: 2023-12-28 06:04:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94031615845b04666916ae3669e8eb0877276d866f8dd9100fdafc02e9dc65dfBlock Operator
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