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 9796746 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113535662 epoch_slot_no: 178862 block_no: 9796569 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 79742 time: 2024-01-12 23:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa890934336e3b5fed079790e6f6b3b386aba643b46138d0864f0d1c5be5dab24Block Operator
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