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 9758049 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 112735424 epoch_slot_no: 242624 block_no: 9757872 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 81827 time: 2024-01-03 17:08:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38480eeef68497336bf1c4587a4e63e392230705feb50bd4e2bc8c68d411731bBlock Operator
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