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 9797609 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113553898 epoch_slot_no: 197098 block_no: 9797432 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 18172 time: 2024-01-13 04:29:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fe8ace8c2b6e36c7bbbd1646a6b4a42f31374357e3ba17853d05eac616b6e1aBlock Operator
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