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 9746762 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 112505316 epoch_slot_no: 12516 block_no: 9746585 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 7396 time: 2024-01-01 01:13:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6585e66eb6c1b388a71f066a4c00368fe6c16caea9d7b3dbc7b398db717ffd27Block Operator
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