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 9778948 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113167328 epoch_slot_no: 242528 block_no: 9778771 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 44968 time: 2024-01-08 17:06:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1225095f69b37b5ddf994a3951c8294cd9cf99675aac1403500625e13e8c35a9Block Operator
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