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 9761044 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112797284 epoch_slot_no: 304484 block_no: 9760867 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 35761 time: 2024-01-04 10:19:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd91cfb388bbbdf0e8a6a2221b95cdaab6a869adb5eae5dc747ec497fd0f84d4Block Operator
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