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 9784066 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113272438 epoch_slot_no: 347638 block_no: 9783889 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 86817 time: 2024-01-09 22:18:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a0bae0007ab85c67c3f3137bd88e64901f0277637a35e8fc82b0cdc3c3eb5b1Block Operator
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