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 9787612 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 113345675 epoch_slot_no: 420875 block_no: 9787435 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 79089 time: 2024-01-10 18:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b9f356cf40d9b13d17dd165406329ac3cd02f19954a4ddf736477b60815aadBlock Operator
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