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 9797697 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113555706 epoch_slot_no: 198906 block_no: 9797520 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 4233 time: 2024-01-13 04:59:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9c6273f44e902a983f54817173da8c18dabf501f2f3dd4ebfc91091ac1fda9Block Operator
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