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 9820778 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114035255 epoch_slot_no: 246455 block_no: 9820601 slot_leader_id: 7766278 size: 5787 time: 2024-01-18 18:12:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x950b3ec4036ccfe047f21b10600a9f497b70b89befc53e2f13fea0135d73e757Block Operator
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