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 9770096 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112983433 epoch_slot_no: 58633 block_no: 9769919 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 53407 time: 2024-01-06 14:02:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0abbf6ab4713b5f5e920ade00d39753ab4470e09bca5d5bb1529aa82fa3c8eBlock Operator
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