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 9788450 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 113362864 epoch_slot_no: 6064 block_no: 9788273 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 86662 time: 2024-01-10 23:25:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309705d46f47a88cec23220224b9cf6093382a1c0f4b570b025097f700b0aa58Block Operator
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