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 9765978 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112899105 epoch_slot_no: 406305 block_no: 9765801 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 87275 time: 2024-01-05 14:36:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1120d36d8b71da15e3707437d44aaffa3114b2f5795d0768f02a1257237bdd4Block Operator
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