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 9758356 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 112741561 epoch_slot_no: 248761 block_no: 9758179 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 8884 time: 2024-01-03 18:50:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be10248bbb3de41f7f85086f37c3f61f58d174b990177ae1cc3fc83482b187dBlock Operator
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