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 9801628 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113635841 epoch_slot_no: 279041 block_no: 9801451 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 46119 time: 2024-01-14 03:15:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32c1f701f51e98b005bfa233b87c99271a74ce56eb1884f30bd86baaa29f34a0Block Operator
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