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 9819174 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114000945 epoch_slot_no: 212145 block_no: 9818997 slot_leader_id: 9457074 size: 77373 time: 2024-01-18 08:40:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ba099536ba4d2e51b2147d38f60ea4df4c30f16fcf60cef252eac162de1d6cBlock Operator
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