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 9812825 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113868736 epoch_slot_no: 79936 block_no: 9812648 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 13549 time: 2024-01-16 19:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeaba3b4b570c14f1bc7fcffb10ec1358c1c6d74831a0ba05a51b43d972b287fBlock Operator
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