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 9751690 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112606219 epoch_slot_no: 113419 block_no: 9751513 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 33587 time: 2024-01-02 05:15:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ac277f534569a1dd7192d9dca66db0baf0421d1120aee96b738a4a5e901a22dBlock Operator
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