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 9804626 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 113697235 epoch_slot_no: 340435 block_no: 9804449 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 87118 time: 2024-01-14 20:18:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc99d5be6e5c340ef2063488b624459c75b541ce36407692ce6d59188dc5056Block Operator
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