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 9808180 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113771704 epoch_slot_no: 414904 block_no: 9808003 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 23729 time: 2024-01-15 16:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x430c3858f49ae69e6723c72a7477638b817a2f3c242f83ccbb92a55b5a8f2eb8Block Operator
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