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 9796146 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 113523301 epoch_slot_no: 166501 block_no: 9795969 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 83037 time: 2024-01-12 19:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21296358b7e6a092833bb7e620f2e60a90ccd42d1b726544e635e234bdac37c1Block Operator
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