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 9758454 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112743749 epoch_slot_no: 250949 block_no: 9758277 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 66244 time: 2024-01-03 19:27:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbfca2b42495b6ad4ccaa9d672bcbac87efd4795689bb18cdaaf988c577e992eBlock Operator
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