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 9796102 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113522353 epoch_slot_no: 165553 block_no: 9795925 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 13998 time: 2024-01-12 19:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa66a7efd9733a251d7ddc7cc0aeb8e2d87f9a30f5ac5c97577cc1595a7597b57Block Operator
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