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 9809918 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113807421 epoch_slot_no: 18621 block_no: 9809741 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 24514 time: 2024-01-16 02:55:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f57ba297a64e424b018852db70969a0774240957e89c9a05ff593793667a35Block Operator
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