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 9751117 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 112594592 epoch_slot_no: 101792 block_no: 9750940 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 34339 time: 2024-01-02 02:01:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df106eb23536943d127769921e2b4a21019d6960031fae58bfc48913b40ee00Block Operator
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