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 9762534 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 112828005 epoch_slot_no: 335205 block_no: 9762357 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 87895 time: 2024-01-04 18:51:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f8837e9338f33421c077727f73b3dd1b637ea792057cdd690443a8b46da4a78Block Operator
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