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 9737689 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 112322404 epoch_slot_no: 261604 block_no: 9737512 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 80116 time: 2023-12-29 22:24:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01033767a6a9ff650a55fa824b9576b85d7b099e020b20b9c6958a0310393056Block Operator
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