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 9813290 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113878513 epoch_slot_no: 89713 block_no: 9813113 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 63870 time: 2024-01-16 22:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d86256eddad42363af4f1e63489ee8964b5a51d0f09db44cfb97b3530b868aBlock Operator
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