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 9813446 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 113881835 epoch_slot_no: 93035 block_no: 9813269 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84502 time: 2024-01-16 23:35:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f17dc27c4eeecccfa4d899e4cbd35a43d4796d4aff13a364e84dbfdb0f021dBlock Operator
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