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 9738856 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112345773 epoch_slot_no: 284973 block_no: 9738679 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 88140 time: 2023-12-30 04:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ebfd70517c06676d09a2f4e4fd76e55af37eca652ebe5ed1c1c14d616d8ad0Block Operator
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