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 9809966 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113808290 epoch_slot_no: 19490 block_no: 9809789 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 12724 time: 2024-01-16 03:09:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa957c78c94c5a7e5d9fcad85a4552cfa43be94c5b0db74c1589c37810c7b0f78Block Operator
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