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 9817465 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113964846 epoch_slot_no: 176046 block_no: 9817288 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 42135 time: 2024-01-17 22:38:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae28f6a22a37eca6945f5f24d923cebe9790b5aa346dcd0e0de7d7cdf374083Block Operator
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