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 9792621 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 113449908 epoch_slot_no: 93108 block_no: 9792444 slot_leader_id: 8969959 size: 45980 time: 2024-01-11 23:36:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fdca45bfa337e4602ee4a4bad70c663c109aa6d15534b522b0739e7197af42aBlock Operator
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