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 9761693 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 112810695 epoch_slot_no: 317895 block_no: 9761516 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 31904 time: 2024-01-04 14:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43f6af02bf933e8816ba25f5e71f23640bab6bf937b9fbe7e9104f91eec2945bBlock Operator
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