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 9758488 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112744624 epoch_slot_no: 251824 block_no: 9758311 slot_leader_id: 7785742 size: 19517 time: 2024-01-03 19:41:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd169dbea540f9b4bba5eb005d32122e0d6839bda5d11f9368ff8026b4d64b2bfBlock Operator
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