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 9750630 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112584636 epoch_slot_no: 91836 block_no: 9750453 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 87541 time: 2024-01-01 23:15:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bceffa55dd24d2da16d624d800f0f53a5f6252a346969a89dc331d2fd368634Block Operator
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