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 9800342 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 113609758 epoch_slot_no: 252958 block_no: 9800165 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 85027 time: 2024-01-13 20:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b77bc06d5ae45852b82f5b0319e2a50ea44d2dd9cea5379388a7ceb34c9cfbBlock Operator
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