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 9812833 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 113869081 epoch_slot_no: 80281 block_no: 9812656 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 88834 time: 2024-01-16 20:02:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2471bfa165948973096b0163477ba351bdadb3785195b847674430943f21d6fBlock Operator
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