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 9770349 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112988473 epoch_slot_no: 63673 block_no: 9770172 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 41444 time: 2024-01-06 15:26:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d5b6b7b3655dd4305403b18d797f2d3fc992589f8182fd93bb427e445f96322Block Operator
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