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 9804572 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113696262 epoch_slot_no: 339462 block_no: 9804395 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 88423 time: 2024-01-14 20:02:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb2eda2dc09635d4f8e20d4205dd8120b6c8aec2fcc7708e894c986969eb2ae6Block Operator
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