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 9780660 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 113201761 epoch_slot_no: 276961 block_no: 9780483 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 22102 time: 2024-01-09 02:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x164409fc25f6633ac064ecc129edaaaa1f7ede5c3911043850be52251c4e3b36Block Operator
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