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 9749752 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 112566424 epoch_slot_no: 73624 block_no: 9749575 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 88745 time: 2024-01-01 18:11:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc1ad85b1eea133b15797b9834f4b7024eb4717a56ebe97f2546eeb7ff4c7bf7Block Operator
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