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 9795208 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 113503658 epoch_slot_no: 146858 block_no: 9795031 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 88512 time: 2024-01-12 14:32:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7345e3d25db756614553024fdb23b354ec52cebd3ee73435a3025e3a0d41756Block Operator
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