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 9746558 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112500996 epoch_slot_no: 8196 block_no: 9746381 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 71908 time: 2024-01-01 00:01:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70998130bc206c870ebffb871a53bde8ceb3d46c2fa2d8c3d466dbe13be6f428Block Operator
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