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 9766817 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112917104 epoch_slot_no: 424304 block_no: 9766640 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 29815 time: 2024-01-05 19:36:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb2e490162cbdca5a973e52f6cd034be60354e77b79d60b34f1a6c1f8123f8eBlock Operator
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