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 9818051 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 113977388 epoch_slot_no: 188588 block_no: 9817874 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 88130 time: 2024-01-18 02:07:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870b8c8df68665d83a1abc60923735f3c41d702becfc8138ff22fd4f7310d2f1Block Operator
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