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 9757874 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 112732116 epoch_slot_no: 239316 block_no: 9757697 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 83765 time: 2024-01-03 16:13:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51dffd86f521567435e6d900b3616a172c61895d866316f58c7950d4386e4360Block Operator
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