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 9761866 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112814425 epoch_slot_no: 321625 block_no: 9761689 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88443 time: 2024-01-04 15:05:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053c81af9a4e3cf57ddb611e38f4a33f1850ade75d37353aa0ed91e211c05da8Block Operator
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