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 9773558 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113055393 epoch_slot_no: 130593 block_no: 9773381 slot_leader_id: 4584284 size: 84473 time: 2024-01-07 10:01:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c23e7fed0a413d954e2990f3038c1dca153493775de5f1d64b3fc076061a60aBlock Operator
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