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 9770074 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112983056 epoch_slot_no: 58256 block_no: 9769897 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 86231 time: 2024-01-06 13:55:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e3ab856c5f0151ecb2384d72b4b27745c3e05fb2d58025369aa4ac0646d1f6Block Operator
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