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 9800949 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113621704 epoch_slot_no: 264904 block_no: 9800772 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 38608 time: 2024-01-13 23:19:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9eb3c864102cbfd7360f61a5564b49b162e84e4cd613ae6c9b52a9a7cf073dBlock Operator
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