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 9813719 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113886951 epoch_slot_no: 98151 block_no: 9813542 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 84459 time: 2024-01-17 01:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955d45fc995bd084e46ec5036ec5a0f01649f4462b652b92742a3c52c7572f84Block Operator
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