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 9783046 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113251852 epoch_slot_no: 327052 block_no: 9782869 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 80273 time: 2024-01-09 16:35:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6b23b8e321d312ea379613f6644311dd6476f08d1146129acc66c4e1aa358a2Block Operator
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