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 9783801 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113266687 epoch_slot_no: 341887 block_no: 9783624 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 81072 time: 2024-01-09 20:42:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ca242568838c930875b91a5a855a235f042dd1907a593c03dcb958cbc362f3Block Operator
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