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 9790273 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113401332 epoch_slot_no: 44532 block_no: 9790096 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 58055 time: 2024-01-11 10:07:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6825f2efa51572c9f80d4d2b823013255787130f9e8829f9f4bf648ef3b422Block Operator
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