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 9778434 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113156555 epoch_slot_no: 231755 block_no: 9778257 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 24185 time: 2024-01-08 14:07:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db0bc4ead5e45ef23fcdbd0093d21ba2dbfdf4511d18badd6868f97afa48704Block Operator
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