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 9750195 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112575646 epoch_slot_no: 82846 block_no: 9750018 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 83699 time: 2024-01-01 20:45:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd829bcbd61cf2b6a132f7bb41989e5d75e76694e0dc9728994edf5c0a18718Block Operator
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