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 9791268 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113421723 epoch_slot_no: 64923 block_no: 9791091 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 9802 time: 2024-01-11 15:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa28120998b7066188f67437811cf8b25943dc7ebc46c451b58ccf17ac05d22aeBlock Operator
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