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 9786237 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 113316636 epoch_slot_no: 391836 block_no: 9786060 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 69398 time: 2024-01-10 10:35:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0996dd2558d591abb0abe1a956f0ceea2d7391e29decbab85bf920482b19947Block Operator
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