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 9816674 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113948363 epoch_slot_no: 159563 block_no: 9816497 slot_leader_id: 9556755 size: 80528 time: 2024-01-17 18:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c48a62d53e5aa035ae43a61660077587edd6dd3303a64ea90fc0bfdb9d4d8daBlock Operator
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