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 9758177 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112738042 epoch_slot_no: 245242 block_no: 9758000 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 80739 time: 2024-01-03 17:52:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e0f77a69abcbc63f1813bf041bc499085ca1c087dc8c5a4f996e86e7ad51950Block Operator
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