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 9747399 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 112519021 epoch_slot_no: 26221 block_no: 9747222 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 3798 time: 2024-01-01 05:01:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f4c6c4849179c351bd8d8ec89d31312382af903feec47d15ce455c5328d1e4bBlock Operator
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