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 9771222 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113006867 epoch_slot_no: 82067 block_no: 9771045 slot_leader_id: 9690236 size: 77273 time: 2024-01-06 20:32:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b122a72890cd3c5ea8d8b6a0305ccb71b4eb35059a14ededd66993b59b04fc9Block Operator
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