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 9738250 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112333663 epoch_slot_no: 272863 block_no: 9738073 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 46252 time: 2023-12-30 01:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72dd9e79c97e9a9a03887f59fef75035fb225d9b50ba17e423028085edbec71dBlock Operator
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