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 9778050 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113148803 epoch_slot_no: 224003 block_no: 9777873 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 29304 time: 2024-01-08 11:58:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc871bb93260f782f32b3ced99bd8b2c821bb41d784c583f0ab1e02e116d521Block Operator
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