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 9796426 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113529309 epoch_slot_no: 172509 block_no: 9796249 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 86168 time: 2024-01-12 21:40:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223be9801a576f38f7361012ba614df722d9a8995a81c16a89258dcb69892148Block Operator
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