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 9748758 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 112546451 epoch_slot_no: 53651 block_no: 9748581 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 7023 time: 2024-01-01 12:39:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f25c03643e56813d185040dcbe3091274dd98ff45525598e94583af93fce67Block Operator
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