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 9800774 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113618339 epoch_slot_no: 261539 block_no: 9800597 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 16750 time: 2024-01-13 22:23:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12f97ebb27267054d2e53c8489c1774359ae874b855ebbe8631e5b9e289c5dceBlock Operator
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