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 9809703 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113803278 epoch_slot_no: 14478 block_no: 9809526 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 84224 time: 2024-01-16 01:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f5f342d74119b0eaaaa2a7881e5c60a59050787954a804b7050b65b2954540Block Operator
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