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 9817588 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 113967135 epoch_slot_no: 178335 block_no: 9817411 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 62240 time: 2024-01-17 23:17:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3366f82d7f2d3f4ef2e432389c607f7aa351bf73e0efb7d5b803ca045ec24443Block Operator
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