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 9748474 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112540238 epoch_slot_no: 47438 block_no: 9748297 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 17284 time: 2024-01-01 10:55:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad305223e9dad5a434a03f42d5a585f675fae17aaf1c1043a9f10c757d6fb0c5Block Operator
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