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 9757723 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112729050 epoch_slot_no: 236250 block_no: 9757546 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 82873 time: 2024-01-03 15:22:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5f6305fa0222b799b3b711a0a2880ad444c6f8cb3fab0959cdc66351147a70Block Operator
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