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 9808825 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113784640 epoch_slot_no: 427840 block_no: 9808648 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 67998 time: 2024-01-15 20:35:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce10ded7954e454aeec54ff7595bfbfd390c6b188f9ccb2f89000941d5805504Block Operator
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