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 9819396 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114005748 epoch_slot_no: 216948 block_no: 9819219 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 59696 time: 2024-01-18 10:00:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2dd75b308e7306a7a1bbb3bec186b3e810cb448111c079c209e0cf67a28a79aBlock Operator
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