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 9737677 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 112322035 epoch_slot_no: 261235 block_no: 9737500 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 87828 time: 2023-12-29 22:18:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x529b7938e7bc5cd0237bb0c10ffbc51f81a1cd564552390609cf3888eddee8f3Block Operator
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