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 9757789 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112730364 epoch_slot_no: 237564 block_no: 9757612 slot_leader_id: 7013084 size: 24617 time: 2024-01-03 15:44:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba768d1a8f88c471399384fc4f7df2241480abc57045fb5855585c044ae2453eBlock Operator
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