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 9804620 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 113697104 epoch_slot_no: 340304 block_no: 9804443 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 88339 time: 2024-01-14 20:16:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b53011d50668781b16e4b6c038619b72f43b3a8047998c0f9cccd12cae0c370Block Operator
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