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 9775029 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113084366 epoch_slot_no: 159566 block_no: 9774852 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 59663 time: 2024-01-07 18:04:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05403f51e2b9c987d81f26382b6b431f6e67819f2140a2f654b46674d961630eBlock Operator
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