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 9820727 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114034302 epoch_slot_no: 245502 block_no: 9820550 slot_leader_id: 9768030 size: 58461 time: 2024-01-18 17:56:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5c439bb0be15641bc0cbd5d6970cf9894d99e299916654044173192d0662bebBlock Operator
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