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 9795861 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113517275 epoch_slot_no: 160475 block_no: 9795684 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 86651 time: 2024-01-12 18:19:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f713975acc8aceb8c41a7d290ed86333f2c81dc35a7479c7254382015e200aBlock Operator
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