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 9754971 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112672557 epoch_slot_no: 179757 block_no: 9754794 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 87956 time: 2024-01-02 23:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c15050fd78f276aa5800377a243c2c5ff59119eadf86d280dff33d4242b04a0Block Operator
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