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 9806297 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113732526 epoch_slot_no: 375726 block_no: 9806120 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 87883 time: 2024-01-15 06:06:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8011773ddb095cb4046528625d74ab5aa5275b0ee961b7ca664d42050b8da02dBlock Operator
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