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 9775634 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 113097800 epoch_slot_no: 173000 block_no: 9775457 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 78876 time: 2024-01-07 21:48:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6baa390f50e32bf42e67251985c446a0eb91ccf3ba25deb55c3bca278a5d63c1Block Operator
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