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 9785862 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113308831 epoch_slot_no: 384031 block_no: 9785685 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 29216 time: 2024-01-10 08:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e68be61e347829843e84f56b9b2e0a489468385e62706b33620c9714973d03Block Operator
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