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 9767473 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 112930941 epoch_slot_no: 6141 block_no: 9767296 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 84159 time: 2024-01-05 23:27:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14d99688b17cbad3ce25271281667d5d0bc4b1abe038ea7a4174f389c3d9327aBlock Operator
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