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 9780729 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113203213 epoch_slot_no: 278413 block_no: 9780552 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 24997 time: 2024-01-09 03:05:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca80645c01ba6ab5515fd787e7f12ab4f720964b0c28c5d341229043cb45c263Block Operator
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