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 9782149 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 113233850 epoch_slot_no: 309050 block_no: 9781972 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 43057 time: 2024-01-09 11:35:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1229557de9bf93b49b62af5b884146b81560858cb01d1b45bae18b41f55b1b63Block Operator
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