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 9813985 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113892700 epoch_slot_no: 103900 block_no: 9813808 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 53200 time: 2024-01-17 02:36:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc5236a7126ebb680519a9762cfe65d11a36312653824997dbc2d2f69b60850Block Operator
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