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 9787805 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113349741 epoch_slot_no: 424941 block_no: 9787628 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 56422 time: 2024-01-10 19:47:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d626faa7d704f5caa9c8c55bd5072ecef90d8f98eafef27d6d16afa11a1928Block Operator
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