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 9773151 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113047096 epoch_slot_no: 122296 block_no: 9772974 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 28149 time: 2024-01-07 07:43:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4a95e651bf540904fc3115f397a7ea2ff1c6ff3cc8f661d8ebbecf4e1680faBlock Operator
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