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 9751140 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112594981 epoch_slot_no: 102181 block_no: 9750963 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 45426 time: 2024-01-02 02:07:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49043a110ba9c7788f64b59bde055461644bbc0753a0a0b670f956838d989cf0Block Operator
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