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 9779555 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113180027 epoch_slot_no: 255227 block_no: 9779378 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 31878 time: 2024-01-08 20:38:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34537f2f6495dc19a3faa679ff2dc004fdb6a226bada4cc988e1f89e49697698Block Operator
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