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 9734700 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 112262407 epoch_slot_no: 201607 block_no: 9734523 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 43470 time: 2023-12-29 05:44:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9b429c06ac1d05b1ff56088a84df7545a32030a6476ee24e6a6b25476e32249Block Operator
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