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 9748772 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 112546761 epoch_slot_no: 53961 block_no: 9748595 slot_leader_id: 8767960 size: 52589 time: 2024-01-01 12:44:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20192b5613446bb8c7a95e092bbd6b5a5112ef5b016f90058f7c69b04331ded0Block Operator
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