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 9761057 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112797563 epoch_slot_no: 304763 block_no: 9760880 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 53727 time: 2024-01-04 10:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e35bec619c9bf9a2bbae4998c46d5d36085fe86ef0c947942598b56894bab74Block Operator
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