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 9769171 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 112965612 epoch_slot_no: 40812 block_no: 9768994 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 86049 time: 2024-01-06 09:05:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfec6895db166bfac775f204e45ffbcc4694e8da84191309154e769acbb3254cBlock Operator
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