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 9746731 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112504502 epoch_slot_no: 11702 block_no: 9746554 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 84383 time: 2024-01-01 00:59:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16e952883eff16ea8aa0ee5de4541c628d3af3332837522c3c541f82a457424Block Operator
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