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 9812338 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 113858047 epoch_slot_no: 69247 block_no: 9812161 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 84124 time: 2024-01-16 16:58:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401fafe6130b876da45e57783248aa5fa9b74fb0f43d7a575e217495186986c3Block Operator
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