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 9753693 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112645521 epoch_slot_no: 152721 block_no: 9753516 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 14109 time: 2024-01-02 16:10:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x743c819dcfcc74aa0cb39aa35a33d68ffb1138abc3a5509b0c4c4fb33364c517Block Operator
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