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 9798451 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113570982 epoch_slot_no: 214182 block_no: 9798274 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 86448 time: 2024-01-13 09:14:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x161cca487289a0cccaca062279cba6ee5004ef7e90725627a4506a180588cbbfBlock Operator
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