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 9796241 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 113524912 epoch_slot_no: 168112 block_no: 9796064 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 88047 time: 2024-01-12 20:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb299516d3b93f60cbb7140c0a40206188cef35d5303f92b99e0f30e23ce2d81eBlock Operator
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