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 9734212 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112252897 epoch_slot_no: 192097 block_no: 9734035 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 80348 time: 2023-12-29 03:06:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825af2a6a40779e99d0d35f207ccdacd201f8a8aae17cfdc729b5c9cb53cd375Block Operator
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