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 9771785 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 113018273 epoch_slot_no: 93473 block_no: 9771608 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 84236 time: 2024-01-06 23:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa172869ba4e89f6ab419d3a42ebbc2b0fddaff7a312f021ace757fdcb524bfb0Block Operator
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