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 9784243 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113276291 epoch_slot_no: 351491 block_no: 9784066 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 83987 time: 2024-01-09 23:23:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1020d34bcc6fc5253637a51d098aa6e9d66cc0e19bb92fd21c40bcaab2797b0fBlock Operator
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