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 9731036 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 112186459 epoch_slot_no: 125659 block_no: 9730859 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 57434 time: 2023-12-28 08:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8364f39f3736d2e57075ad30596d770c1d561e3dd35e74120a6306aeddc2b92aBlock Operator
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