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 9749176 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112555141 epoch_slot_no: 62341 block_no: 9748999 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 15968 time: 2024-01-01 15:03:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb64b26a9c3a0b1c3ee73bb84c06cc32ffa317cec8b319cc0b07243790af0fc1Block Operator
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