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 9808245 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113772929 epoch_slot_no: 416129 block_no: 9808068 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 87867 time: 2024-01-15 17:20:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e77e3512f7e9199891113a3b31b851c83c0657102ab14063ad2f96df3c91f0Block Operator
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