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 9772364 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113030772 epoch_slot_no: 105972 block_no: 9772187 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 8783 time: 2024-01-07 03:11:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96256f5d0f50a0d0506c68f205c2c0b8cf6934ec90d6c23fb00733cfa852db06Block Operator
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