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 9802543 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113654297 epoch_slot_no: 297497 block_no: 9802366 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 86565 time: 2024-01-14 08:23:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e4362ea9108c9c80256df9797097b2b830adb878f0815776af8e0ea30299a1Block Operator
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