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 9799838 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113599573 epoch_slot_no: 242773 block_no: 9799661 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 24454 time: 2024-01-13 17:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3a4f7997f20850921cd6110ebe66e3c8436d750df7c1b5461dde35ba53a06cBlock Operator
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