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 9784673 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 113285203 epoch_slot_no: 360403 block_no: 9784496 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88550 time: 2024-01-10 01:51:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ccff36e0bc6a834487385186b70405ab2d5ad04ee108e09bf2be7982bbaa8deBlock Operator
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