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 9757741 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112729299 epoch_slot_no: 236499 block_no: 9757564 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 83822 time: 2024-01-03 15:26:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d778c2b79faed2a9b643e13973ca2b8276cdefa43bcc78272dde72c22f6c1fBlock Operator
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