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 9787534 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113344216 epoch_slot_no: 419416 block_no: 9787357 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 87417 time: 2024-01-10 18:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b9b938d598c01b156f486c56341d221ce2a8fbb7ecef334c9f1e22ce9952beBlock Operator
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