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 9759542 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112766181 epoch_slot_no: 273381 block_no: 9759365 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 87614 time: 2024-01-04 01:41:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x418e1ca3a9fbfa73b1379fa0fd5a9a7c8d1afc7e1d792ce033b3a129067763a4Block Operator
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