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 9767806 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112937878 epoch_slot_no: 13078 block_no: 9767629 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 70941 time: 2024-01-06 01:22:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745ed3bbc4e87d50146a5c753312d0d643916e45fd4ebe790afb439b1078b05dBlock Operator
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