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 9771048 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113003274 epoch_slot_no: 78474 block_no: 9770871 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 88276 time: 2024-01-06 19:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3fe6b941bb3ebb317e3a820a451ff0f887ddfd5fbc071fe7bee2b4a5eb04a77Block Operator
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