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 9817577 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 113966908 epoch_slot_no: 178108 block_no: 9817400 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 74591 time: 2024-01-17 23:13:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311947f1cbde9f94b17f5df6885e0227a26150bbe0f2c45aa627c8a6933dce06Block Operator
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