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 9808368 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113775461 epoch_slot_no: 418661 block_no: 9808191 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 78866 time: 2024-01-15 18:02:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf341db85f430da68454c17d353b1b182d01e6a276731bf4ca2717b47704b332cBlock Operator
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