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 9813172 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 113876152 epoch_slot_no: 87352 block_no: 9812995 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88461 time: 2024-01-16 22:00:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b240314e65dbef16ddafdce3f0557ba09b3063a6c2d2a7e8ea4f97b71512982Block Operator
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