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 9799166 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 113585517 epoch_slot_no: 228717 block_no: 9798989 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 49269 time: 2024-01-13 13:16:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a6176f6668aa027ab176219d28483ff82fe1bd40efe1d1ff20ddc0b0a06df4Block Operator
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