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 9769717 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112975825 epoch_slot_no: 51025 block_no: 9769540 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 79432 time: 2024-01-06 11:55:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5ea9ed5168b4dbc674120eeb6aacf4729fea57de2e009455dd43ca5c191cbdBlock Operator
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