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 9767221 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 112925386 epoch_slot_no: 586 block_no: 9767044 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 23416 time: 2024-01-05 21:54:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f0a8995ce60ce45523c94c0aea91c3cc2cfd7bc25c50dd7be3eaa9629a0f03Block Operator
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