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 9779437 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 113177770 epoch_slot_no: 252970 block_no: 9779260 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 88282 time: 2024-01-08 20:01:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c9cf2272014fcaad93e99d29b7d3499958b4e914ae6e6cec2d1b85d5077e2dBlock Operator
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