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 9815201 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113917374 epoch_slot_no: 128574 block_no: 9815024 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 9985 time: 2024-01-17 09:27:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8d076f2a106598b174fc9f9c31a0e898baf5b722c16ec41d78dcfc8595ae90Block Operator
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