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 9776352 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113113229 epoch_slot_no: 188429 block_no: 9776175 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 85706 time: 2024-01-08 02:05:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957f9a51853fafaa423f84d87870d2e0b3e0fb066cbcdc9f378a3873d8214549Block Operator
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