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 9806659 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113740215 epoch_slot_no: 383415 block_no: 9806482 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 31010 time: 2024-01-15 08:15:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6997cb6dfe04b66f21171191e13ffdcc4aa226b3fb5d6352e2cb7bd3c0ebb036Block Operator
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