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 9809896 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 113807057 epoch_slot_no: 18257 block_no: 9809719 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 12279 time: 2024-01-16 02:49:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b21586f0e6b4c905d2ce3786300271528279d5c3357ac85ec0752e23dccd64eBlock Operator
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