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 9731398 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 112193960 epoch_slot_no: 133160 block_no: 9731221 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 78977 time: 2023-12-28 10:44:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8344c9db4e836ccc4bebb75aa1c98d58133a1376c9f2dc8cfb0d5f655cd3e8Block Operator
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