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 9786472 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113321956 epoch_slot_no: 397156 block_no: 9786295 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 82492 time: 2024-01-10 12:04:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6704699399de23e7d354d3c871135dfcdc9bdcba35f8d47845dc4d09b92e4a5Block Operator
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