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 9748297 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 112536543 epoch_slot_no: 43743 block_no: 9748120 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 73760 time: 2024-01-01 09:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675f1a9e381557f467a7385520857066672d5f43a73f64f10500eb0e741255fbBlock Operator
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