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 9800171 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 113606490 epoch_slot_no: 249690 block_no: 9799994 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 84334 time: 2024-01-13 19:06:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa852d11a3b5aed19b35dfd88a6e718a3452144f1e4e51bb840be847fa0aa815eBlock Operator
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