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 9761639 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 112809565 epoch_slot_no: 316765 block_no: 9761462 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 81836 time: 2024-01-04 13:44:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f0adcba28408dae553718cd6080f1d8610aacf1704ec9beeb0f9f8f2191050Block Operator
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