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 9766845 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112917679 epoch_slot_no: 424879 block_no: 9766668 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 82208 time: 2024-01-05 19:46:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ce85801893acfc4a8ecd3d284b52e7f07fc1c4e0015ff3089f649194424183Block Operator
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