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 9731841 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 112203590 epoch_slot_no: 142790 block_no: 9731664 slot_leader_id: 5431536 size: 87710 time: 2023-12-28 13:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b3b0371f6b712871733845ceeccb3336b1ed23a8e9924a3f0580ec0b696ba8Block Operator
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