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 9773454 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113053335 epoch_slot_no: 128535 block_no: 9773277 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 16500 time: 2024-01-07 09:27:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d8d5b9f691dc385a2e3c0403eeca90b3055223b25450c244578a4d47603943Block Operator
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