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 9778882 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113165848 epoch_slot_no: 241048 block_no: 9778705 slot_leader_id: 7678498 size: 87292 time: 2024-01-08 16:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43e4559264a638cb917b436e5887cb4d4d8fc125364da85060605557c5468b49Block Operator
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