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 9766013 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 112899745 epoch_slot_no: 406945 block_no: 9765836 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 87377 time: 2024-01-05 14:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x060a745f02a0dacc5e3e9607ab840b3422a80ca9835c3b16cd2e58ffaa514a0cBlock Operator
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