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 9757971 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 112733916 epoch_slot_no: 241116 block_no: 9757794 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 37379 time: 2024-01-03 16:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19344c026672830b38edddd39c0d5e329082c44807c8163a562fe1091b9a6c2aBlock Operator
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