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 9737025 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112309385 epoch_slot_no: 248585 block_no: 9736848 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 72442 time: 2023-12-29 18:47:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6993c0b3f0cf9cd367ab60c861c8c02552e7082e5aebfa5d6f18a1467be973b3Block Operator
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