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 9757285 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 112719491 epoch_slot_no: 226691 block_no: 9757108 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 85621 time: 2024-01-03 12:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92bb3f9c219488fb691ce196ca7c644dcb036e49f5b90145cb0ab9c99b93ddceBlock Operator
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