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 9801687 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113636985 epoch_slot_no: 280185 block_no: 9801510 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 80488 time: 2024-01-14 03:34:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b401775eb78827d5cbbfbc0d2ad1aa16f56e8b47bbef7505d19ed148c3f46a9Block Operator
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