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 9779000 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 113168515 epoch_slot_no: 243715 block_no: 9778823 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 82507 time: 2024-01-08 17:26:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334451f8a44f826f7141728994c7ff22ae6514f384564a82f7e9afa6c0f93ae5Block Operator
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