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 9731743 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 112201255 epoch_slot_no: 140455 block_no: 9731566 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 79757 time: 2023-12-28 12:45:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bd21bf1fa05f251c75b1cabc992f99ec115c82a7ae05b20761b6776a0c5c56Block Operator
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