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 9773342 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 113050969 epoch_slot_no: 126169 block_no: 9773165 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 86486 time: 2024-01-07 08:47:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe258be96c017d40a04085101d0aa65c0d559936e2667fac5dd8c458848ad396bBlock Operator
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