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 9778488 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 113157500 epoch_slot_no: 232700 block_no: 9778311 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 62310 time: 2024-01-08 14:23:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf9b524e4916c22c204a6a0659f2efff61281a7ff35d3fa32e7d58d4d6d249fBlock Operator
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