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 9746745 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 112504978 epoch_slot_no: 12178 block_no: 9746568 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 87806 time: 2024-01-01 01:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2acdd6d02e58aba7d8e574bf86c477cce7a3ac6b87f121d137c2b10a674d046Block Operator
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