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 9750065 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 112572847 epoch_slot_no: 80047 block_no: 9749888 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 82421 time: 2024-01-01 19:58:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24758fdf0cec740cf57a397f9a5fcb09e9444d1a394b692d7826511d80ac3d9cBlock Operator
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