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 9758862 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112752187 epoch_slot_no: 259387 block_no: 9758685 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 82556 time: 2024-01-03 21:47:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ccb9e2121c4e047d7dfe0a30a271039b2aca0da5b7ab0d3bdb569000265971Block Operator
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