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 9811591 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 113842572 epoch_slot_no: 53772 block_no: 9811414 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 66722 time: 2024-01-16 12:41:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c6b6ee5773223bc9d79378a0a24d9d02865698826abba5e6a0e23294054b18Block Operator
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