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 9752122 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 112614763 epoch_slot_no: 121963 block_no: 9751945 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 30264 time: 2024-01-02 07:37:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f959b57e2c37446280cfa7cb8034f5365e8cc75b915cdb3f5413e8195d20289Block Operator
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