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 9757737 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112729208 epoch_slot_no: 236408 block_no: 9757560 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 69916 time: 2024-01-03 15:24:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x793bbd9f49134eea2786542518f35ebf6ec6158b9c25d1df47789bc601d681d1Block Operator
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