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 9767769 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 112937277 epoch_slot_no: 12477 block_no: 9767592 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 17481 time: 2024-01-06 01:12:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b17cd900949f4279425a067ff4b1fd7de4d41148d06f1626f96e890e050517fBlock Operator
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