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 9803438 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113672700 epoch_slot_no: 315900 block_no: 9803261 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 80488 time: 2024-01-14 13:29:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dc17e9c64de4ac4078a14d7b05aead6cb171264e235bc01ee4de9bcca61ec10Block Operator
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