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 9777457 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 113135850 epoch_slot_no: 211050 block_no: 9777280 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 73423 time: 2024-01-08 08:22:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7e4686c5e000c5978fb770134fac087e2805d927fc1bc83801fdbe42aab8d7Block Operator
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