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 9776553 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 113117445 epoch_slot_no: 192645 block_no: 9776376 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 88692 time: 2024-01-08 03:15:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae182cfa2af40cee760a1989f830cff160a1683e33529b95f17ce0aae1be45faBlock Operator
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