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 9778615 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113159965 epoch_slot_no: 235165 block_no: 9778438 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 34194 time: 2024-01-08 15:04:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb248f95665a0de1d447efd619931140f99eedf36b3339bed1ee0a0ef283fe9eBlock Operator
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