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 9757431 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112722772 epoch_slot_no: 229972 block_no: 9757254 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 52193 time: 2024-01-03 13:37:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59be65d13fae647f8e5d11e97e49ecb2e06dc22eccd7b82f56255f69dfe4749Block Operator
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