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 9816299 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113939881 epoch_slot_no: 151081 block_no: 9816122 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 18453 time: 2024-01-17 15:42:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169aa89e3bf2eff43f0a0fcdc639ab754b1b8d3a2dd5d9dc0029a32c65ea62a4Block Operator
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