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 9759017 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 112755361 epoch_slot_no: 262561 block_no: 9758840 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 79959 time: 2024-01-03 22:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab4264797d7b5a422c05c8571d52b0cdd91cf6062d3f90b0e0ca0fe8a88e41cBlock Operator
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