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 9778021 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113148113 epoch_slot_no: 223313 block_no: 9777844 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 57955 time: 2024-01-08 11:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea4a38ef0cef0a867ab28083e35ad99f5d16e11ad96b5543f5e1603fe2cbdd95Block Operator
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