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 9778228 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113152182 epoch_slot_no: 227382 block_no: 9778051 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 59501 time: 2024-01-08 12:54:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbaf2adca93a8d15e04430ec046f9391391e13b1b8cf8c3082c310b04968bbd5Block Operator
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