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 9763650 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112850970 epoch_slot_no: 358170 block_no: 9763473 slot_leader_id: 4792215 size: 88570 time: 2024-01-05 01:14:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a521917f999fc776cf4fbf88fe5054a6be017bbc868905d24205973333cf165Block Operator
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