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 9804974 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113704088 epoch_slot_no: 347288 block_no: 9804797 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 51563 time: 2024-01-14 22:12:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888bba0d52919fdd7cc8caac2fab831f4e1e0dff34cfb24f6b17cb653468d7b3Block Operator
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