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 9812851 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113869539 epoch_slot_no: 80739 block_no: 9812674 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 81521 time: 2024-01-16 20:10:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae367d14c0170e909cf07c29e397f30cdde1e24ff7c9d9b02f6c209cb2ccd2edBlock Operator
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