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 9759220 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112759624 epoch_slot_no: 266824 block_no: 9759043 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 74924 time: 2024-01-03 23:51:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347b9e074e55e9495af0c94133089a4d50424146a6c4db5274d1b5aa3a8852a3Block Operator
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