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 9784169 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113274540 epoch_slot_no: 349740 block_no: 9783992 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 86610 time: 2024-01-09 22:53:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634642337b9014973890e92d7c33f56f60f928353b5ee5d1b06f235dc6abfa30Block Operator
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