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 9796374 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113528145 epoch_slot_no: 171345 block_no: 9796197 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 88823 time: 2024-01-12 21:20:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20cb210a017e16da5baaf80506e0e13536da9ae55cb3209d9f04c22cfd0fa919Block Operator
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