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 9803412 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113672223 epoch_slot_no: 315423 block_no: 9803235 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 84740 time: 2024-01-14 13:21:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa809affb7bd07ec55b51d169b0a0715c86b9f8613a89a2b9489b7d43dbde2f75Block Operator
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