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 9788344 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 113360853 epoch_slot_no: 4053 block_no: 9788167 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 72746 time: 2024-01-10 22:52:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee136698334d8982633868ddf3e94177826ab20ea5c2e6e985a0562fa32b834fBlock Operator
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