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 9765119 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 112881656 epoch_slot_no: 388856 block_no: 9764942 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 44607 time: 2024-01-05 09:45:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e65439bd5a32f24d4164849524d4c77708aebd74cfad5bcb8260d07240c296Block Operator
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