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 9811691 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113844749 epoch_slot_no: 55949 block_no: 9811514 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 36409 time: 2024-01-16 13:17:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5005d150d43d767cfb309f80490a4b44f98f715cfae22c99d945a639fa520f40Block Operator
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