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 10124031 Details
Epoch: 476 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 120270155 epoch_slot_no: 1355 block_no: 10123854 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 72487 time: 2024-03-30 22:07:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba34e8de01ff6921ecad15372d91f9c21630031e08b484220db0b20ff3b69b6Block Operator
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