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 9738860 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112345862 epoch_slot_no: 285062 block_no: 9738683 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 71908 time: 2023-12-30 04:55:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5c800ea5be8d6afa425b7a07f690859246b7fadd70cd6c534f35318f8a3fb1Block Operator
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