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 9805451 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 113714662 epoch_slot_no: 357862 block_no: 9805274 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 84517 time: 2024-01-15 01:09:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5ffcff2b3eae4a117962a90aae825eb6bed4fd52aee5d60265dd57da6a6493bBlock Operator
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