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 9781297 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113215669 epoch_slot_no: 290869 block_no: 9781120 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 18067 time: 2024-01-09 06:32:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ba7ce43078e90b08381f2c21f0b0e1f755dfc7978afe61f5cd5a5d7c7a039dBlock Operator
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