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 9746781 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112505725 epoch_slot_no: 12925 block_no: 9746604 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 71953 time: 2024-01-01 01:20:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f5405d1dbb3d4fed7a6d06c608fd51a8ca59355c0735699fd0de62182c5b27Block Operator
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