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 9757680 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 112728043 epoch_slot_no: 235243 block_no: 9757503 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 88432 time: 2024-01-03 15:05:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3562a12f1c2f4ec55fb44ba47d05249a809e87289a46a3b6ac6d551383948d64Block Operator
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