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 9746477 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112499319 epoch_slot_no: 6519 block_no: 9746300 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 87532 time: 2023-12-31 23:33:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd6e2703ce7ef0b5e4a6169d128f977477fbd98db1cdad0d51efbf50a15ac2a0Block Operator
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