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 9808678 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113781912 epoch_slot_no: 425112 block_no: 9808501 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 88300 time: 2024-01-15 19:50:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea4703cb78d41675b523f022a10a38d55c4c88a88c87a89fae8129c69ac8f92Block Operator
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