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 9806776 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 113742587 epoch_slot_no: 385787 block_no: 9806599 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 67262 time: 2024-01-15 08:54:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8f6265d209648b94988553c5143bf19465978da2c5f5c0bb3d5f8a48f7e35aBlock Operator
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