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 9802143 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113646260 epoch_slot_no: 289460 block_no: 9801966 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 41660 time: 2024-01-14 06:09:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d746b504497273082670219217ea9e4031cea78974e891d83c3315ec9d37bfdBlock Operator
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