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 9791235 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113421061 epoch_slot_no: 64261 block_no: 9791058 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 17259 time: 2024-01-11 15:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5b4dc8ef657c1fee5888168be19003307a35bc468e7c4f73b19789d9a58c8eBlock Operator
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