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 9786962 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 113332770 epoch_slot_no: 407970 block_no: 9786785 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 76646 time: 2024-01-10 15:04:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4db9a0f7e0992ad2994a6093a85d9614c9bcc52ddd5562d12379d8520c2a9fBlock Operator
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