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 9786438 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113321297 epoch_slot_no: 396497 block_no: 9786261 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 42896 time: 2024-01-10 11:53:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6590676ebaf5978c65170879aa9df978ea892c1c971b890c4115f495477f6769Block Operator
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