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 9804721 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113699026 epoch_slot_no: 342226 block_no: 9804544 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 34778 time: 2024-01-14 20:48:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd67631e30f6f70921dab980f325938bbac80c88b0ce6ab32920ac0af9a440b56Block Operator
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