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 9791153 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113419528 epoch_slot_no: 62728 block_no: 9790976 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 87030 time: 2024-01-11 15:10:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f27bdc71b2db9b088be91ac41b2c03c406b5531e4e4a863fe2e599666d31a63Block Operator
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