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 9757231 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112718372 epoch_slot_no: 225572 block_no: 9757054 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 80909 time: 2024-01-03 12:24:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb531fe803d951ed4ba661a12a5f03afb32b4a387dea129257d8c2c531d10dd7cBlock Operator
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