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 9765234 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112883925 epoch_slot_no: 391125 block_no: 9765057 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 79713 time: 2024-01-05 10:23:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20051658849febeefec86aba28367277b9add4d39c7c1a2696278aef76d58f0dBlock Operator
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