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 9797032 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 113541580 epoch_slot_no: 184780 block_no: 9796855 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 80612 time: 2024-01-13 01:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ec0334b455344d34da54fc3a2dba92287ace946ac3fdaf411dc6709a7ab286Block Operator
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