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 9773787 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113059800 epoch_slot_no: 135000 block_no: 9773610 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 17169 time: 2024-01-07 11:14:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c22a7cd1c69c47dd6779848376869f88c5a2a36700b255b5cf7899691605cbBlock Operator
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