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 9796549 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 113531712 epoch_slot_no: 174912 block_no: 9796372 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 81490 time: 2024-01-12 22:20:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c2e65e267fae252bb2d2af4b14e18de7a1eccbcf397ddcb74d5950910362dd2Block Operator
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