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 9747479 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 112520920 epoch_slot_no: 28120 block_no: 9747302 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 33523 time: 2024-01-01 05:33:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69cb3aed9832fd9ea35222195bb03f8211308f48426e0ee1ed217c48ce4f660eBlock Operator
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