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 9818597 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113988462 epoch_slot_no: 199662 block_no: 9818420 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 19217 time: 2024-01-18 05:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf7014045c05f9fc9958d76c8fb10e2ab873407e5a9a97b802ecadbd2eb3191Block Operator
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