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 9778505 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113157770 epoch_slot_no: 232970 block_no: 9778328 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 79171 time: 2024-01-08 14:27:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44cc4cb1b8e9499961d3aea1544b16254b2e67316943a650bceae77141748c70Block Operator
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