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 9803038 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113664447 epoch_slot_no: 307647 block_no: 9802861 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 86464 time: 2024-01-14 11:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42db06c83e118db9609c8abd7a021dd616fae3b88693a6e1204cbf12a6402b1aBlock Operator
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