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 9748725 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 112545806 epoch_slot_no: 53006 block_no: 9748548 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 87619 time: 2024-01-01 12:28:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb18dba46ccd0343a1a845b9814bfe36b8d8172c9c15077a8386a5c1ef93797Block Operator
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