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 9795271 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 113505081 epoch_slot_no: 148281 block_no: 9795094 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 85938 time: 2024-01-12 14:56:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a6c75edf73a58f27736387ee5d45e02e89842c4eb0dceb91ec27c806a6d7598Block Operator
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