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 9737306 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 112314640 epoch_slot_no: 253840 block_no: 9737129 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 87509 time: 2023-12-29 20:15:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6bb76d7a2caaf86e5d4cc057014a6b6e8357f98e78b4212946b2ea06b68a0b0Block Operator
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