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 9750082 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 112573229 epoch_slot_no: 80429 block_no: 9749905 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 74667 time: 2024-01-01 20:05:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570c91d09a9df209b28044e44fe53139732d1885af2ac7f5b35a5d7191090ee6Block Operator
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