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 9779322 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 113175679 epoch_slot_no: 250879 block_no: 9779145 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 85827 time: 2024-01-08 19:26:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c9cdc5527506303ae1584034af2d0d5c98affb8c7e7624ebe2ea13b994e512aBlock Operator
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