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 9749528 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112562037 epoch_slot_no: 69237 block_no: 9749351 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 71425 time: 2024-01-01 16:58:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa901ad45fda10a2a023aaf1107f00af436a64d1258e91e2b6b0370adadc74bc8Block Operator
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