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 9789647 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113387173 epoch_slot_no: 30373 block_no: 9789470 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 35751 time: 2024-01-11 06:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16479fed5c2aded1d8f549dd0fd05b2002fe61f768d613162f8a6052e8b018caBlock Operator
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