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 9816628 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113947191 epoch_slot_no: 158391 block_no: 9816451 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 71207 time: 2024-01-17 17:44:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacbe7acb50de2dbca1a87232816fd0e6f5414b7a0ef2389d0eb844600393b73dBlock Operator
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