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 9779156 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113172171 epoch_slot_no: 247371 block_no: 9778979 slot_leader_id: 9721876 size: 86610 time: 2024-01-08 18:27:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b83a6a8722840afd2789b2fd61eb9550bde19fa2c95deb84a099cee624a615Block Operator
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