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 9756488 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112703781 epoch_slot_no: 210981 block_no: 9756311 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 32780 time: 2024-01-03 08:21:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc0d6507a02e8882113370f4e0f67289bb2ce4e5b5ed54492a8be75988fb2caBlock Operator
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