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 9780018 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113189215 epoch_slot_no: 264415 block_no: 9779841 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 21730 time: 2024-01-08 23:11:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e089112eefc231ab3debc023c75c75a1f2d549cb4c91a0c901a3237a53b7aaBlock Operator
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