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 9797523 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113552406 epoch_slot_no: 195606 block_no: 9797346 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 80177 time: 2024-01-13 04:04:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb9b370ab2d7a2de4f06bc6bf4f75b43c4fda49514a26d91c36463bd23c882cBlock Operator
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