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 9782267 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113235781 epoch_slot_no: 310981 block_no: 9782090 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 87944 time: 2024-01-09 12:07:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c6490c45a9f3111fb7f4b1e036fca504e142db1239da2ac2bf470f79fd0ae22Block Operator
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