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 9810941 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113828465 epoch_slot_no: 39665 block_no: 9810764 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 51239 time: 2024-01-16 08:45:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4492215ed99e481ab22904ba6420dd87c5ef6cede2c1e8c4a694ef76c65160cdBlock Operator
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