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 9807667 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113760646 epoch_slot_no: 403846 block_no: 9807490 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 54543 time: 2024-01-15 13:55:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377547fd3ffac6132c58e742235dd51dcee1961df7ed4c61d3363850b8883122Block Operator
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