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 9817091 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 113957448 epoch_slot_no: 168648 block_no: 9816914 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 2805 time: 2024-01-17 20:35:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e518881e0cd2f26d9e4e722c53c7c64bcab0141cb813c10ad79ba060eb80dbBlock Operator
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