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 9796270 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 113525746 epoch_slot_no: 168946 block_no: 9796093 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 88212 time: 2024-01-12 20:40:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd48bc624c62d621240a279f1522e3a460b8b5a9627b161e5bd09c3a1e50f6b0aBlock Operator
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