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 9796239 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113524839 epoch_slot_no: 168039 block_no: 9796062 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 87140 time: 2024-01-12 20:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e629db83bfb5f23ef16f32f3e245b9474f0e6780505725226d6d043b561f3feBlock Operator
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