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 9802574 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113654748 epoch_slot_no: 297948 block_no: 9802397 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 45719 time: 2024-01-14 08:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcfefbb321a269bc830d98990f05c0c5d7b386f8dda756bdceddcfb41ffc1d0Block Operator
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