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 9816810 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 113951039 epoch_slot_no: 162239 block_no: 9816633 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 82982 time: 2024-01-17 18:48:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee684458c37dc5592f611da5f9cb550d9f4a68f78e0918e2838abb1a95f7c91Block Operator
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