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 9774497 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 113073446 epoch_slot_no: 148646 block_no: 9774320 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 2215 time: 2024-01-07 15:02:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea4d9be497ffcc3482fa46afa7d3967c2769527f9c495625de2cc15ea5ff8f3cBlock Operator
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