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 9796980 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113540547 epoch_slot_no: 183747 block_no: 9796803 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 76481 time: 2024-01-13 00:47:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae5e8e378ba49a1aec0ec5def1765cbcd676fa1ade45159501f2f0026e7b56b8Block Operator
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