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 9809715 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113803545 epoch_slot_no: 14745 block_no: 9809538 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 59561 time: 2024-01-16 01:50:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2114f42111fa0846ce250ae894243f167b3ba6949496f08f3a9cb993cb061644Block Operator
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