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 9732031 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112207830 epoch_slot_no: 147030 block_no: 9731854 slot_leader_id: 9022385 size: 87930 time: 2023-12-28 14:35:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa1348e5c62d96910cc521c17eb76c3c26d1442a8e8fa024c51a80aad77651bBlock Operator
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