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 9758445 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 112743603 epoch_slot_no: 250803 block_no: 9758268 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 88414 time: 2024-01-03 19:24:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74fdca1c1edc59a0e3ea4e6245220157da600d26b642a3d0886899d0acbf911cBlock Operator
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