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 9754227 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 112656953 epoch_slot_no: 164153 block_no: 9754050 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 88707 time: 2024-01-02 19:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf91250d5948a7b8b71b56cf500a34eee4f34a562b804864a3583844e5c52084Block Operator
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