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 9797763 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 113557195 epoch_slot_no: 200395 block_no: 9797586 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 57441 time: 2024-01-13 05:24:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9231dd16e37c48bd7c6a368fefb9a02e9b57253b29b6df3b9cced91b948097b0Block Operator
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