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 9816876 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 113952328 epoch_slot_no: 163528 block_no: 9816699 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 78304 time: 2024-01-17 19:10:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c9988afcd48e1ca192de5aec43c92d11483bb3b993d384fe4c00968f16c521aBlock Operator
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