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 9756829 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 112710165 epoch_slot_no: 217365 block_no: 9756652 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 7052 time: 2024-01-03 10:07:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x418202e25d61ffe27fd2888e1fd446d3c6a81cb1ef70606c21396828cccb6434Block Operator
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