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 9774808 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 113079709 epoch_slot_no: 154909 block_no: 9774631 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 85888 time: 2024-01-07 16:46:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f0027fe522fea59abe02926d4b01f07415533730996df73ba68d895f272a32Block Operator
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