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 9788557 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 113365066 epoch_slot_no: 8266 block_no: 9788380 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 87187 time: 2024-01-11 00:02:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b8cc77a717c7b257ebd224084d046bfe211b8f6be220b8f935ec0dc07c9165Block Operator
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