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 9815154 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113916503 epoch_slot_no: 127703 block_no: 9814977 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 55652 time: 2024-01-17 09:13:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02157f14191284cdfb8b7a48ebf6df382d5041110f66494a47491bedf3fd80fBlock Operator
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