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 9762315 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 112823687 epoch_slot_no: 330887 block_no: 9762138 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 54557 time: 2024-01-04 17:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663c4b1a3df37d45a5a09910c2658cc478c0563d9d496a2052b7b2790e4af6f7Block Operator
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