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 9797620 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113554070 epoch_slot_no: 197270 block_no: 9797443 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 50580 time: 2024-01-13 04:32:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x519cde2b669964a7cb97840e5cb439ce98fccfe857af2506272f5a003c05fd78Block Operator
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