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 9780157 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113191741 epoch_slot_no: 266941 block_no: 9779980 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 48657 time: 2024-01-08 23:53:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb249ddfe47ab17c57e267faa8d7137900c6b05a58b60db3b5066b989ec085fc1Block Operator
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