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 9794569 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 113490487 epoch_slot_no: 133687 block_no: 9794392 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 81038 time: 2024-01-12 10:52:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f799299fa1127a3de8a174ac8226d370269ad5597009de9d7be8186b3b8fa5Block Operator
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