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 9747897 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 112528990 epoch_slot_no: 36190 block_no: 9747720 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 23873 time: 2024-01-01 07:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45523d31b4e6fa3ad068886290f4ed8b4ada7c61b86e7bd43d388097360f118aBlock Operator
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