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 9774967 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113083266 epoch_slot_no: 158466 block_no: 9774790 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 88187 time: 2024-01-07 17:45:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b09033425ea85960d7305f009505d001b43ab20fee7767fcaceff45e1504372Block Operator
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