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 9798641 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113575157 epoch_slot_no: 218357 block_no: 9798464 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 16223 time: 2024-01-13 10:24:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd55b2abb5a97d97077f16ab27262cad33b45e685b62cfa094557b1d7b53e4dd5Block Operator
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