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 9776022 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113105777 epoch_slot_no: 180977 block_no: 9775845 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 29099 time: 2024-01-08 00:01:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7094e04dcc2b139069e6074ca3f0298bf773c0455a4d205c137c9bcc716315aBlock Operator
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