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 9748707 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 112545414 epoch_slot_no: 52614 block_no: 9748530 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 64983 time: 2024-01-01 12:21:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c60bd2b6ad1493bf1dbdec89977065560198f319d7ca47b9b0a9c30f00afc2Block Operator
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