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 9793203 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113462955 epoch_slot_no: 106155 block_no: 9793026 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 43187 time: 2024-01-12 03:14:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21fa85e667cec66ba5e4ed729aed977f018441f1d57ca913edb15d970e989079Block Operator
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