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 9755870 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112691339 epoch_slot_no: 198539 block_no: 9755693 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 69250 time: 2024-01-03 04:53:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b766688ac8a39225971048eeda0df6bc8fb962aa3e6f3bd1aeb36ae4e5a4095Block Operator
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