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 9756285 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 112699915 epoch_slot_no: 207115 block_no: 9756108 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 72799 time: 2024-01-03 07:16:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce0f10fbd3407c16f32ba012569ec7a6b34a0fc450043d87903bed33f111cd7Block Operator
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