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 9731137 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112188587 epoch_slot_no: 127787 block_no: 9730960 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 83458 time: 2023-12-28 09:14:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fd068a1941ba84e7101a87311b441a828e74c37e92fcdffd9a22c5934b5446cBlock Operator
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