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 9779715 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 113182780 epoch_slot_no: 257980 block_no: 9779538 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 38950 time: 2024-01-08 21:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211b50bbfc4ec95d59c530d4be1a8f4dbb8297186d206a084ea5c9b46c433472Block Operator
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