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 9766071 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 112901209 epoch_slot_no: 408409 block_no: 9765894 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88049 time: 2024-01-05 15:11:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81282715e894c1677a36c7b91f004e0fb3f2d89b705e54cede2d1cdbc7f63b07Block Operator
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