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 9763730 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112852771 epoch_slot_no: 359971 block_no: 9763553 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 85028 time: 2024-01-05 01:44:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f93873934cb9aa6b0e4c2084d11914db6e5e27ce859888572fd14ecde360e0dBlock Operator
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