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 9758266 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112739668 epoch_slot_no: 246868 block_no: 9758089 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 83197 time: 2024-01-03 18:19:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8894752cdbc80b8e46ef6a07d04fe3e3652b2101e0a5814264946eda8d3821feBlock Operator
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