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 9751623 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112604797 epoch_slot_no: 111997 block_no: 9751446 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 25695 time: 2024-01-02 04:51:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b00b5f9a47173a45bc2ba6b64ab291c701f1c37c989d82a7a8c6001f784196dBlock Operator
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