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 9749393 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112559269 epoch_slot_no: 66469 block_no: 9749216 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 88634 time: 2024-01-01 16:12:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895e29f613b494313a0288c901d891cd50ce4a40704efc74fb2eb4eb72ee083aBlock Operator
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