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 9814896 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 113911637 epoch_slot_no: 122837 block_no: 9814719 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 59614 time: 2024-01-17 07:52:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cade0ac8a2e9445eec72f5769e45f4670179d3b5365217241ed2065adc3e20aBlock Operator
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