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 9803299 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113669885 epoch_slot_no: 313085 block_no: 9803122 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 19356 time: 2024-01-14 12:42:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d989f7e6594ca5a85a9884ee47b8a141640b30c423a68a67be76bc216faf6cBlock Operator
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