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 9808791 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113783949 epoch_slot_no: 427149 block_no: 9808614 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 64704 time: 2024-01-15 20:24:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c925df9a530ce74f6640ed1212f47612fd571ca642177a254fc041c44e3b71Block Operator
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