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 9818000 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113976231 epoch_slot_no: 187431 block_no: 9817823 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 14039 time: 2024-01-18 01:48:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe84a90ec67fcecec1ebc8eec601bcacfd7090bf8e4167c7f28f11b8d4fff07bBlock Operator
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