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 9803356 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113671097 epoch_slot_no: 314297 block_no: 9803179 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 87354 time: 2024-01-14 13:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c490eae7116a4ad0f1c7670d5650b314bb493d6de9b3f500946ae3831333ffaBlock Operator
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