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 9734208 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112252798 epoch_slot_no: 191998 block_no: 9734031 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 85214 time: 2023-12-29 03:04:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bcad57f61bcadc18f5894d10fa538b0c6b95a44b55d09632f7d9ed89ee10f6Block Operator
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