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 9767842 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112938635 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 9767665 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 68749 time: 2024-01-06 01:35:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x658df10ef075c0de437c856e862335689c55b4b5ff6e0cd5bdb017da609a559dBlock Operator
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