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 9818262 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 113981963 epoch_slot_no: 193163 block_no: 9818085 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 56446 time: 2024-01-18 03:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd62d03d2f0090e0cc483d0f8f0bb51717b3a716c12799f52e4bececef124708dBlock Operator
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