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 9746702 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112503856 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 9746525 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 87701 time: 2024-01-01 00:49:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e017b272af272db3a9e44cfee2fb394d8d4a1b753dd6aa42be134c62e4f2b75Block Operator
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