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 9802017 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113643718 epoch_slot_no: 286918 block_no: 9801840 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 12377 time: 2024-01-14 05:26:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd90092e7e491d501bdba5578d5fe6f3e6c386b1a7fb7933da7341596ac55eb67Block Operator
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