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 9769282 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 112967611 epoch_slot_no: 42811 block_no: 9769105 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 19336 time: 2024-01-06 09:38:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6fe39b7a8dcf8ab72271e1f160d38c5fd5b6f1783369f47cd0e510b0e5345dbBlock Operator
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