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 9746734 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112504535 epoch_slot_no: 11735 block_no: 9746557 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 86021 time: 2024-01-01 01:00:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3634bd4284a3c54c7fb5e949a15629845b137060b66177126d360c34c2eeb0eeBlock Operator
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