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 9785375 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113298772 epoch_slot_no: 373972 block_no: 9785198 slot_leader_id: 9785375 size: 81917 time: 2024-01-10 05:37:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58a9d501f8c88261abf4a8546d74e097ce9fb2d342d1d3e3e096827b82883c72Block Operator
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