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 9808874 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113785795 epoch_slot_no: 428995 block_no: 9808697 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 82218 time: 2024-01-15 20:54:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551ff9d817d7824cc73b11e5c6955a90565ccbed82366b75781f0175c52b8f42Block Operator
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