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 9776378 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 113113975 epoch_slot_no: 189175 block_no: 9776201 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 86582 time: 2024-01-08 02:17:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84ebf7f5c13143f4226e048cf5aa43852f628455d9fdb53a17508877eb7e021fBlock Operator
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