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 9757941 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 112733454 epoch_slot_no: 240654 block_no: 9757764 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87042 time: 2024-01-03 16:35:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdeb97f074da94f6501234689443bf4aa09927ec6fc4351f2caa0ac7c358908dBlock Operator
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