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 9733943 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112247515 epoch_slot_no: 186715 block_no: 9733766 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 81906 time: 2023-12-29 01:36:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ac7ab838e3bb54b03596b3be6812cf33266939ba4b32ee1ba7e0ec95926e15Block Operator
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