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 9820773 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114035178 epoch_slot_no: 246378 block_no: 9820596 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 70350 time: 2024-01-18 18:11:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08695b33a6b422e2dcb1237978df89232abd4c5e9aad377c15c4cf5d2c22b0dBlock Operator
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