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 9771174 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113005893 epoch_slot_no: 81093 block_no: 9770997 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 84150 time: 2024-01-06 20:16:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e9e95ed3beb5a0884b7344641f73a7372cce454b0b1f24b78ed540b7b5ca384Block Operator
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