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 9757886 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112732368 epoch_slot_no: 239568 block_no: 9757709 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 82896 time: 2024-01-03 16:17:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x865de51116a21e8d8165d9960a19df0db54a2f8c3e277fc80d59f50f9cb39d07Block Operator
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