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 9796644 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113533710 epoch_slot_no: 176910 block_no: 9796467 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 88739 time: 2024-01-12 22:53:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16d60b7f77a58737ffb21302de33dc3bc86c61c4f4f520bb7596abd2c855036aBlock Operator
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