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 9762912 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 112835756 epoch_slot_no: 342956 block_no: 9762735 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 77367 time: 2024-01-04 21:00:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe106f85783fdac2b67e391a331fe461bd32c615c9d86b599cf09708c9b2dbe23Block Operator
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