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 9749987 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 112571111 epoch_slot_no: 78311 block_no: 9749810 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 76680 time: 2024-01-01 19:30:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac8a2e35d4d9da0f7a963740b986e84c4dec05c81414a565c02ab9ec4ac932fBlock Operator
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