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 9750015 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 112571858 epoch_slot_no: 79058 block_no: 9749838 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 87529 time: 2024-01-01 19:42:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e00f7ddc84bc63a38c8a3d34df9dddea7b15fe0d0eff59c4b1a00e260e17d4Block Operator
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