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 9808951 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113787398 epoch_slot_no: 430598 block_no: 9808774 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 58712 time: 2024-01-15 21:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e838a5bffdcfdf6b2986ab991d808f44cbd0e73dfc1070f937f52c1f2a778d7Block Operator
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