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 9733378 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 112235837 epoch_slot_no: 175037 block_no: 9733201 slot_leader_id: 5980408 size: 85779 time: 2023-12-28 22:22:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c891aa243c33712fe092b4958da1b33c58b53def8a8109a0cfe97bcbe385f8Block Operator
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