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 9817179 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113958834 epoch_slot_no: 170034 block_no: 9817002 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 87166 time: 2024-01-17 20:58:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28fbb813bbbc9a446a6a35fcf8757dc34b8d3e6c0a4cc098f5d6b63cd5738593Block Operator
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