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 9812173 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113855099 epoch_slot_no: 66299 block_no: 9811996 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 86390 time: 2024-01-16 16:09:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205b471517268d07bd6796a1f246d7f45a477ddedd801fbb08830f080da1f0e4Block Operator
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