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 9758168 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 112737918 epoch_slot_no: 245118 block_no: 9757991 slot_leader_id: 8441828 size: 87354 time: 2024-01-03 17:50:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ddf8affe9de6b2739a9aad80ce0f74b6bb23795cd0e6434b8de4c6439060c0eBlock Operator
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