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 9746642 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112502744 epoch_slot_no: 9944 block_no: 9746465 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 80456 time: 2024-01-01 00:30:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d319e46470eeedf19f745eaabf1c581e5fc46bd4ef17fd78d55a980e20c7f9Block Operator
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