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 9746566 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112501056 epoch_slot_no: 8256 block_no: 9746389 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 20955 time: 2024-01-01 00:02:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeedc130c6dc1fcabb4e62ba3b5e3dbae1c55ec81a72406050440e1e2e80836f9Block Operator
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