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 9760662 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 112788808 epoch_slot_no: 296008 block_no: 9760485 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 84081 time: 2024-01-04 07:58:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31288a6772b710515c0f9545ed0ab89edd9b6d1d60daa9ef1447583714658ffBlock Operator
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