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 9766478 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112909666 epoch_slot_no: 416866 block_no: 9766301 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 40866 time: 2024-01-05 17:32:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed93a2c2d37815133ff6731b673d8f754904020dc5090de19514e61ca73b43aBlock Operator
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