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 9801426 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113631639 epoch_slot_no: 274839 block_no: 9801249 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 60797 time: 2024-01-14 02:05:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc454442bfc75b1a814dfa197dd6a96c78925b66f7c183bd941fc256ec8f79b9Block Operator
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