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 9807607 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 113759324 epoch_slot_no: 402524 block_no: 9807430 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 64360 time: 2024-01-15 13:33:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded11f9d231181ae4c65f73dc6783f3dcf42d530e4f0db7ee08a0e10f81323f3Block Operator
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