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 9748830 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112548252 epoch_slot_no: 55452 block_no: 9748653 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88345 time: 2024-01-01 13:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f1a3709502e9e9c936cc9db8fb01dee4bc2e0f514155bf816897cd15d17622Block Operator
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