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 9795947 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 113518923 epoch_slot_no: 162123 block_no: 9795770 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 86549 time: 2024-01-12 18:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0809eb869cd189dc4cb9939926798bc1b823085f98c7fae48f64cbde5a15e0d6Block Operator
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