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 9804344 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113691376 epoch_slot_no: 334576 block_no: 9804167 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 87626 time: 2024-01-14 18:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd0592a829f3869cb2c9a124451269d20dc219730a4111927f71ed619a8c84aBlock Operator
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