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 9804172 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113687478 epoch_slot_no: 330678 block_no: 9803995 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 7307 time: 2024-01-14 17:36:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f68333f54d801d444ee39f325c0c82180a5137a316de3b706a85641ea720781Block Operator
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