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 9766618 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 112912825 epoch_slot_no: 420025 block_no: 9766441 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 88374 time: 2024-01-05 18:25:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x931cdb8e01de866e04d6ce076132c4979450a1d2dcd30ca11d6f22a79d8637f0Block Operator
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