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 9746650 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 112502875 epoch_slot_no: 10075 block_no: 9746473 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 53318 time: 2024-01-01 00:32:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda48f0e50c7ead2473afa37e4ad34c844badab7828c2a14694665a75966e5147Block Operator
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