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 9791044 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 113417302 epoch_slot_no: 60502 block_no: 9790867 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 83919 time: 2024-01-11 14:33:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548789bfb23c5c2083786cf6ddf8dd14ef936283de0da55a4e85b10dad340643Block Operator
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