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 9805040 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 113705758 epoch_slot_no: 348958 block_no: 9804863 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 86786 time: 2024-01-14 22:40:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252f9ebd0293d2e434d00f3f9336620aed5f7488104a3ad8c6db988ecb4878d9Block Operator
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