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 9801872 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113640957 epoch_slot_no: 284157 block_no: 9801695 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 86577 time: 2024-01-14 04:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc791362ef07261ee665f86f6fde7df7216c1db1434ca297bc172db929af1522aBlock Operator
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