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 9796697 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113534629 epoch_slot_no: 177829 block_no: 9796520 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 37616 time: 2024-01-12 23:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618c5687953be0ecef3ef41417b45b1f81d63899de6d162d3e0facc626c43cb5Block Operator
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