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 9796249 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 113525081 epoch_slot_no: 168281 block_no: 9796072 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 80094 time: 2024-01-12 20:29:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x550ffcc940adbb60fed3051e1254d2a74dbcceadbcf4024e39355e48acee3f18Block Operator
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