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 9763480 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 112847681 epoch_slot_no: 354881 block_no: 9763303 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 77288 time: 2024-01-05 00:19:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a12f54ecb2b44692d762c0630d4a072584e03188b09f5cfc2c9ddca7e1664bBlock Operator
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