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 9805277 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113710550 epoch_slot_no: 353750 block_no: 9805100 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 73499 time: 2024-01-15 00:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93275ce7838005d907d5f03a2f3f6c899c13a18bc7f0872def1f7fd076977a9bBlock Operator
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