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 9762456 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112826398 epoch_slot_no: 333598 block_no: 9762279 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 57422 time: 2024-01-04 18:24:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4a3762a6dc39ccc614e6c2d24de5910f4dcf56c140dfa0f4569af020f749eaBlock Operator
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