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 9817157 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113958543 epoch_slot_no: 169743 block_no: 9816980 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 27102 time: 2024-01-17 20:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd29d15771bf7386300e9d26a2b5cdcffbe3995cb33410b18bbb64458f65fe9ddBlock Operator
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