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 9767708 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 112935890 epoch_slot_no: 11090 block_no: 9767531 slot_leader_id: 4578566 size: 87377 time: 2024-01-06 00:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f48f83ff51891c4a260bc32add9413741c61553cf87dea0d70aa690e43c852aBlock Operator
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