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 9746812 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 112506508 epoch_slot_no: 13708 block_no: 9746635 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 88848 time: 2024-01-01 01:33:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160cc8d5c4581aa320e1c065ab237164955f6c114a095a519c3e80fea2e0d0ffBlock Operator
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