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 9764093 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112859611 epoch_slot_no: 366811 block_no: 9763916 slot_leader_id: 9684456 size: 19585 time: 2024-01-05 03:38:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b07a04cd568f4d0e852e91d0bb10a9bb25a1d901df4bbae5ed9b0c7fa3a5ba3Block Operator
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