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 9809445 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113798022 epoch_slot_no: 9222 block_no: 9809268 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 88635 time: 2024-01-16 00:18:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0334a5f297654da76031939c7d7afe4dc97cc8366565efb4754a37b9f57175dBlock Operator
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