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 9785228 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113295698 epoch_slot_no: 370898 block_no: 9785051 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 33687 time: 2024-01-10 04:46:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e36eaed8befbb1cece41b003a79345be843ff2ae2f484a4f2192307d6011c1Block Operator
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