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 9732713 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112221796 epoch_slot_no: 160996 block_no: 9732536 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 85795 time: 2023-12-28 18:28:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b18651626dfc628f32bf8d1e82ed4a02d3844f81fade6a6130f2d703ea0605aBlock Operator
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