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 9786441 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113321317 epoch_slot_no: 396517 block_no: 9786264 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 33359 time: 2024-01-10 11:53:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81350f73a33be9386bdf16ba446eb8da9c3462067e3624b498e56bef856d353dBlock Operator
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