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 9769074 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112963839 epoch_slot_no: 39039 block_no: 9768897 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 57073 time: 2024-01-06 08:35:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a83e77871210b4c14dc029a169fc8eb25c2816d9fd69fb9a0944e5d6295e0ecBlock Operator
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