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 9768861 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 112959501 epoch_slot_no: 34701 block_no: 9768684 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 67124 time: 2024-01-06 07:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9552f04d2a1a2d4089ab4d40913dfd7d1d20056dfa18c324f5ac4c75e76c2b0Block Operator
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