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 9778697 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113161503 epoch_slot_no: 236703 block_no: 9778520 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 67429 time: 2024-01-08 15:29:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ac1d4c540b6688b3170a9595947d34af1b5d86b05e565d651eead5018d60c9Block Operator
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