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 9767710 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112935896 epoch_slot_no: 11096 block_no: 9767533 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 26166 time: 2024-01-06 00:49:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb906f738324f9dcdf511e8ddfcf587a16cda5db29cadcfc80826370f484a4ce0Block Operator
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