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 9812896 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113870396 epoch_slot_no: 81596 block_no: 9812719 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 83496 time: 2024-01-16 20:24:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x320d5302438c56599a3c7f94efe393805fec99cc91ffa1d9d353340621080419Block Operator
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