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 9775286 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 113090146 epoch_slot_no: 165346 block_no: 9775109 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 88671 time: 2024-01-07 19:40:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84ccccc684648075a8b940a6c72cdbef86c8770a02886a6cc2969bdb4a230ffBlock Operator
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