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 9796969 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 113540284 epoch_slot_no: 183484 block_no: 9796792 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 86097 time: 2024-01-13 00:42:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa4d9e81c48c26ba216dfb665f6cb70d735f6b0ebe035cd84f22f0bda77af3dBlock Operator
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