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 9783404 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113259526 epoch_slot_no: 334726 block_no: 9783227 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 20613 time: 2024-01-09 18:43:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcab69ee9cb14569d73baf63329f2eb2313fa7213310653da3decd2d0e50ff8bBlock Operator
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