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 9763369 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 112845516 epoch_slot_no: 352716 block_no: 9763192 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 16911 time: 2024-01-04 23:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf31157649076a9b6a07536ee3f3d068e8f376ff0b8b7ab05a3f43de792dfbd5Block Operator
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