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 9748741 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112546200 epoch_slot_no: 53400 block_no: 9748564 slot_leader_id: 5839077 size: 80018 time: 2024-01-01 12:34:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1256668171523baba1a71261866dbae658647469828c617d307ef6789e214a4fBlock Operator
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