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 9746863 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 112507760 epoch_slot_no: 14960 block_no: 9746686 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 87754 time: 2024-01-01 01:54:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d65e5a3f01744596f2dec730fd9ae7252019f351230606e099703c0d752a50Block Operator
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