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 9808549 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113779163 epoch_slot_no: 422363 block_no: 9808372 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 31182 time: 2024-01-15 19:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23ed763cf298c64527d7decdfdb9dc05aa356cd44b22eb7e9565069e3863a65Block Operator
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