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 9739292 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 112354819 epoch_slot_no: 294019 block_no: 9739115 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 6722 time: 2023-12-30 07:25:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56505f75340cd26125a30d13c775dc4d376453728e2eab81594c72608b4dfa9fBlock Operator
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