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 9733068 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 112228987 epoch_slot_no: 168187 block_no: 9732891 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 88345 time: 2023-12-28 20:27:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa503916e53a4ff365525cac151431a5a9ebdb158131f6126d1be803a3be471cBlock Operator
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