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 9788323 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113360317 epoch_slot_no: 3517 block_no: 9788146 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 84883 time: 2024-01-10 22:43:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5aee69c64290ad7ef4e38f026e8ca81e207546a8bdd472444c7a9dbc37741aBlock Operator
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