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 9796815 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 113537290 epoch_slot_no: 180490 block_no: 9796638 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 11224 time: 2024-01-12 23:53:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb4c7495e18657742c883b3d333728802a74493c1da93d2a11040e98c93a75eBlock Operator
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