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 9758382 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112742226 epoch_slot_no: 249426 block_no: 9758205 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 83053 time: 2024-01-03 19:01:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e53354ffe4b4c9335bf6a991859d708e177ea9b3413f05a0dd1346b265619bBlock Operator
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