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 9797120 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113543718 epoch_slot_no: 186918 block_no: 9796943 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 86127 time: 2024-01-13 01:40:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeca40a3d56bbb9be8aec94d30ae8bee46c5ada6a35ec6fd93d16473473463aeBlock Operator
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