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 9761713 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 112811188 epoch_slot_no: 318388 block_no: 9761536 slot_leader_id: 9684456 size: 70475 time: 2024-01-04 14:11:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f9e62d90c6989f45b7149e4dd4084cc7fd3d6f9d3b466703f6f80ff48c0236Block Operator
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