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 9805382 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 113712901 epoch_slot_no: 356101 block_no: 9805205 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 78231 time: 2024-01-15 00:39:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73d697ba5da933498ee8f151897ff47380314d435b3dc1408311c4609f98c4a2Block Operator
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