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 9796901 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 113539075 epoch_slot_no: 182275 block_no: 9796724 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 87650 time: 2024-01-13 00:22:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5023d87379d74bf5033aba5267485079b0f2b3a3c13472149b3ce8ce95a19b5aBlock Operator
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