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 9816468 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 113943486 epoch_slot_no: 154686 block_no: 9816291 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 68530 time: 2024-01-17 16:42:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf574eda48dd2890b89cea256ca8989182d8afa805f62a6e8bb7546261c7597fBlock Operator
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