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 9797028 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 113541511 epoch_slot_no: 184711 block_no: 9796851 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 43579 time: 2024-01-13 01:03:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa89e3073599381cfbf6113098b3b8f8597384584293f959492b3d034f12d2753Block Operator
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