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 9779679 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113182143 epoch_slot_no: 257343 block_no: 9779502 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 14428 time: 2024-01-08 21:13:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b1ce15fc266906b6874a225c3e96a7dc1fcb4cc9a42151acd3fed98807358f4Block Operator
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