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 9801949 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 113642546 epoch_slot_no: 285746 block_no: 9801772 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 88213 time: 2024-01-14 05:07:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e720a6c1c82507a3d4774beae9c93305eee6fe745ffbefe2027a49d3ea4b19eBlock Operator
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