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 9758583 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112746427 epoch_slot_no: 253627 block_no: 9758406 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 58714 time: 2024-01-03 20:11:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7484bc9c54e3f5a625b694cd2ffe073724073c921118ebb57f3f17d6968b8da4Block Operator
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