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 9766473 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112909569 epoch_slot_no: 416769 block_no: 9766296 slot_leader_id: 9478460 size: 49367 time: 2024-01-05 17:31:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb83daab74b1519e3d3c79020c078c75b314ed80e9e954f24964bb4cf6815f037Block Operator
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