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 9820684 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114033478 epoch_slot_no: 244678 block_no: 9820507 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 87561 time: 2024-01-18 17:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7ec7716e77ad6df3f04ada6ed624c2a2347545149a14c5ca328761fd372a7eBlock Operator
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