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 9752032 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 112613189 epoch_slot_no: 120389 block_no: 9751855 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 59049 time: 2024-01-02 07:11:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a6679e0677fd92256f5322bb6fd2e5f97748e75640b861e3c7fa3a499e8cea2Block Operator
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