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 9762916 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 112835865 epoch_slot_no: 343065 block_no: 9762739 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 85920 time: 2024-01-04 21:02:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23c48cc31f4c4a0ea718725fbbc7d4c80f757b58737c3f1b49617122c050247Block Operator
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