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 9754435 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 112661434 epoch_slot_no: 168634 block_no: 9754258 slot_leader_id: 5977877 size: 87438 time: 2024-01-02 20:35:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86527b225b7194aada5671736dc1e4d3fd30e19666ffb8c4d97b3fd401a4a6cBlock Operator
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