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 9746574 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 112501290 epoch_slot_no: 8490 block_no: 9746397 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 86693 time: 2024-01-01 00:06:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d02e44c3eec53234eb19580d7c0325bc72daec6455a834049afecec6051e8a1Block Operator
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