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 9819519 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114008689 epoch_slot_no: 219889 block_no: 9819342 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 46677 time: 2024-01-18 10:49:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc837ee975ddbd4f6b94f595e1581a858cdd9421aad51a22bda0201357edc764cBlock Operator
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