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 9790698 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 113410147 epoch_slot_no: 53347 block_no: 9790521 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 84236 time: 2024-01-11 12:33:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c2366f4d3027fdeca41eb5389324be3cef5d0fb60e32410158b4a60984bf386Block Operator
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