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 9766655 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 112913860 epoch_slot_no: 421060 block_no: 9766478 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87917 time: 2024-01-05 18:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22246cd25503869be1224c328338d20de762d10521e4d7a4efc7906c4ba8d9e8Block Operator
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