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 9797664 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113555073 epoch_slot_no: 198273 block_no: 9797487 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 50330 time: 2024-01-13 04:49:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b29abee7a8e230ae64a8d6ded0ba480bc73e20a2734f2afb0b8aa14fad36d2Block Operator
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