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 9759299 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 112761246 epoch_slot_no: 268446 block_no: 9759122 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 88133 time: 2024-01-04 00:18:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa880c6605a0c302e59c6378d5acd5e5570bd493d9d3f4ed242a967248960a7abBlock Operator
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