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 9815240 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 113918192 epoch_slot_no: 129392 block_no: 9815063 slot_leader_id: 7804818 size: 27460 time: 2024-01-17 09:41:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ddf96676663aa56c402e69b33a6173b7313348756fbd6370974ca293a9ca0a1Block Operator
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