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 9776368 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113113608 epoch_slot_no: 188808 block_no: 9776191 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 39324 time: 2024-01-08 02:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3a66e5ef3c06b951669a3d29ac0d8693e96c8f69ca67ccfb9794b9a3fa36fcaBlock Operator
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