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 9778537 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113158318 epoch_slot_no: 233518 block_no: 9778360 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 21898 time: 2024-01-08 14:36:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfebd52c79298fcae358b1cfde2db4bd64edf387f7624ec71c24ec53193220a9cBlock Operator
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