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 9758365 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112741781 epoch_slot_no: 248981 block_no: 9758188 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 88845 time: 2024-01-03 18:54:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbcd3b8e4508248170867ab2b9959f22e29e5b7d6e869e95d2382e269a3776aBlock Operator
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