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 9746237 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112494284 epoch_slot_no: 1484 block_no: 9746060 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 86899 time: 2023-12-31 22:09:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e5c8b60ff7a95fd08c928c9db66ff041aab860da90bee397a4477bce2956a11Block Operator
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