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 9806537 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113737876 epoch_slot_no: 381076 block_no: 9806360 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 58574 time: 2024-01-15 07:36:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45d345e9522de5f9fe9f10ef0c9d3a08055f4b22d248dce0dea51aa66008bbd7Block Operator
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