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 9757976 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 112733967 epoch_slot_no: 241167 block_no: 9757799 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 20806 time: 2024-01-03 16:44:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe94352bce482c267ab068dee48d4b8970b127e4d096aa57407643ffbe76af422Block Operator
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