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 9789087 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113376024 epoch_slot_no: 19224 block_no: 9788910 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 79796 time: 2024-01-11 03:05:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65f2ee2328e460ef78df6d8e49ec981c53ae8b776e3ccfa3f33014c1ebc1ff0eBlock Operator
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