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 9778264 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113153258 epoch_slot_no: 228458 block_no: 9778087 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 80867 time: 2024-01-08 13:12:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635e89a2a7490b2d87b1097026f65ade2a75a48225833b9693cbd93de4239c41Block Operator
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