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 9815912 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 113932165 epoch_slot_no: 143365 block_no: 9815735 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 34134 time: 2024-01-17 13:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8479edf1c8ac778a21d1fd2a01df0aebe16cf72fbd5b35464ed5a5a82ec87eBlock Operator
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