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 9812696 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113865641 epoch_slot_no: 76841 block_no: 9812519 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 22410 time: 2024-01-16 19:05:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403b0cf5af6519ff94e120403cb1fbd5b63fb91f40b7a30649059260978e614fBlock Operator
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