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 9760677 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 112789029 epoch_slot_no: 296229 block_no: 9760500 slot_leader_id: 9365531 size: 77063 time: 2024-01-04 08:02:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b155be68a05dbcf5c23072220dd2c1260fa6980c49d66df1ce4a443740cb820Block Operator
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