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 9769981 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 112981212 epoch_slot_no: 56412 block_no: 9769804 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 9023 time: 2024-01-06 13:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1621710303ec295bb6530d2ef9e5c56f420a1f91645572cacf16d2b6101fd48aBlock Operator
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