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 9748885 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112549274 epoch_slot_no: 56474 block_no: 9748708 slot_leader_id: 9556755 size: 88392 time: 2024-01-01 13:26:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1aeabf231582a6a96986bdbeac16777b32ac5bd1fe34951cfc3adc5ed014dc1Block Operator
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