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 9730989 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 112185629 epoch_slot_no: 124829 block_no: 9730812 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 17235 time: 2023-12-28 08:25:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec1e4ad893316e2aa5748e6e48390121b03f46f4a3c08831d6a650656191b41Block Operator
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