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 9794500 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 113489187 epoch_slot_no: 132387 block_no: 9794323 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 69694 time: 2024-01-12 10:31:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d13c264ebbdf61f834eb32e0c8aaa75437c0f19b42fb05a9b9ae5d5a0f3315Block Operator
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