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 9813317 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113879044 epoch_slot_no: 90244 block_no: 9813140 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 71077 time: 2024-01-16 22:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254001c3e9a69a4e9a53cfc7a71131f6f68fa67b248a448a027145bc9a1c2debBlock Operator
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