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 9795697 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113514243 epoch_slot_no: 157443 block_no: 9795520 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 60304 time: 2024-01-12 17:28:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da2daf255ef3fea47d9736263ab92b3a5c29ec9b533095c727e116fc9cbe781Block Operator
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