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 9755110 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112675358 epoch_slot_no: 182558 block_no: 9754933 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 43111 time: 2024-01-03 00:27:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052ca5706a0f2e24c0e5fd1b7a818a22f7815bbc33446c119a14ef50f5e75c3cBlock Operator
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