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 9765792 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112895461 epoch_slot_no: 402661 block_no: 9765615 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 53135 time: 2024-01-05 13:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a82de63c7c8e556a84a34088ab37b2f4d88f72fd92497e01eebc5ce864ae08cBlock Operator
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