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 9771094 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113004277 epoch_slot_no: 79477 block_no: 9770917 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 44242 time: 2024-01-06 19:49:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ddbaec14930547ec48b40119d1fc6514ab7847bfbf14150d34a11dca6e57252Block Operator
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