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 9791159 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 113419680 epoch_slot_no: 62880 block_no: 9790982 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 65225 time: 2024-01-11 15:12:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x658598cc2b718cc2a3d7a2a96fdb2e18c22b631afbc8d09b616e23ae044588cdBlock Operator
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