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 9749486 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112561099 epoch_slot_no: 68299 block_no: 9749309 slot_leader_id: 8863756 size: 64039 time: 2024-01-01 16:43:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667285e5091e5c209ff674cecbabf9d09fd8f08c491a44772a2c1b3fbaf1f5eeBlock Operator
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