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 9739694 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112362785 epoch_slot_no: 301985 block_no: 9739517 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 43966 time: 2023-12-30 09:37:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc38e2f33e91da2fe22aaeae45277550ba159b95ff10e114cf09b2c0a391471Block Operator
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