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 9758149 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 112737678 epoch_slot_no: 244878 block_no: 9757972 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 81550 time: 2024-01-03 17:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a017c3cde67c8fd06ded6acc49edfbce7a19c9f83850b0f58dcdb7b98b23cbcBlock Operator
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