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 9757599 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112726191 epoch_slot_no: 233391 block_no: 9757422 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 88082 time: 2024-01-03 14:34:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0db3f1e82d3c63f6cb5ca568aa34c3efcc0fd57f9150bc62a9a762c02cc141Block Operator
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