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 9801476 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113632590 epoch_slot_no: 275790 block_no: 9801299 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 46706 time: 2024-01-14 02:21:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf03f4f8d705091359c8ad8244e668877109e9fc8bff245918c6dd37677089cBlock Operator
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