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 9758697 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112748606 epoch_slot_no: 255806 block_no: 9758520 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 81725 time: 2024-01-03 20:48:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3aac73fffd6b339a5bafdbb54f4bccf3f44a0de088f2ec6639871fe110e69aBlock Operator
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