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 9746603 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 112501857 epoch_slot_no: 9057 block_no: 9746426 slot_leader_id: 8863535 size: 87205 time: 2024-01-01 00:15:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7993de4c988392238a61963041583363a8b6fdad4e50f465d0d69d79a43cff67Block Operator
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