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 9818508 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113986759 epoch_slot_no: 197959 block_no: 9818331 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 62860 time: 2024-01-18 04:44:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2816caef6974d543fa191ab02f2c9f5b238eaf316e5f447123f178ca4da15c35Block Operator
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