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 9756896 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 112711525 epoch_slot_no: 218725 block_no: 9756719 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 15648 time: 2024-01-03 10:30:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf718a56d0509457513b7feddeb58427c5c38ecd655edf2151aa25251f6630eBlock Operator
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