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 9760476 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 112784794 epoch_slot_no: 291994 block_no: 9760299 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 87071 time: 2024-01-04 06:51:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c742ff67487ae7160e1e5c88f0fc3da6bd37ef7cdbcf7db6a0c429ede647917Block Operator
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