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 9772817 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113040246 epoch_slot_no: 115446 block_no: 9772640 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 65009 time: 2024-01-07 05:48:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f6ae2e3dfe8e56c469938f18dfdca6b227e1f883d8351f39bc85d64a70aa98Block Operator
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