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 9732548 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112218116 epoch_slot_no: 157316 block_no: 9732371 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 43562 time: 2023-12-28 17:26:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde47ef6d7e1441362893d7929d04909d66e27d5ab0bc427e41d31acc4e5ec59bBlock Operator
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