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 9749728 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 112565947 epoch_slot_no: 73147 block_no: 9749551 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 79553 time: 2024-01-01 18:03:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe382edb89d0dbc30cceb2dd8497d9d9e5d2bdcc4b5dc4afad4d7046ec4bd0e5eBlock Operator
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