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 9799136 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 113584973 epoch_slot_no: 228173 block_no: 9798959 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88166 time: 2024-01-13 13:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452177dd2aaf9873a11460a528848d24f555b943514c408e3fd1f9a6d98b9fd1Block Operator
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