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 9804358 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113691865 epoch_slot_no: 335065 block_no: 9804181 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 84589 time: 2024-01-14 18:49:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b43bc00ae618b5517ce5cb8ef8bdef2340eccac2313ab18d8b2269da54c446cBlock Operator
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