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 9812682 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113865338 epoch_slot_no: 76538 block_no: 9812505 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 49172 time: 2024-01-16 19:00:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x091ea13db4ef8dcab314f4e19693af8bd128e750f5dfbdc0008a9a5ebdb0ad23Block Operator
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