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 9796592 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 113532598 epoch_slot_no: 175798 block_no: 9796415 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 80731 time: 2024-01-12 22:34:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c0761cc8012ad265b7e82709e0d1ffa6adbb2f16602c8d01029c7718e031cdBlock Operator
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