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 9786747 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113328324 epoch_slot_no: 403524 block_no: 9786570 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 71269 time: 2024-01-10 13:50:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a41298e94d8c7311c0a0814278b353c9c88ba89d8debf952b7bc59354ebf389Block Operator
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