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 9803498 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113673721 epoch_slot_no: 316921 block_no: 9803321 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 11015 time: 2024-01-14 13:46:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8c966dd8597bb972ed06e33290dd4d96f472d65ff070eea2790fe25f08fdf72Block Operator
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