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 9818907 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113995356 epoch_slot_no: 206556 block_no: 9818730 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 61576 time: 2024-01-18 07:07:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2eb638df8ea42376cd066ed3c03d3a26264ec064901375a78d62915b5bad15bBlock Operator
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