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 9798129 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113564456 epoch_slot_no: 207656 block_no: 9797952 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 34076 time: 2024-01-13 07:25:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2a9c32876c40481f90ec1c21a266f38fa286fa101224a77462209755b5e9b10Block Operator
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