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 9817431 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 113964212 epoch_slot_no: 175412 block_no: 9817254 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 88739 time: 2024-01-17 22:28:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0091dcae85f118e578d7ace70b49045ceaa42a9206eca49aca905356b5c42c64Block Operator
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