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 9821553 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114050170 epoch_slot_no: 261370 block_no: 9821376 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 87566 time: 2024-01-18 22:21:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241a9c8ca5ae90e25484a77ba44e3055f8eb7d85599b2c73377747a9950c31efBlock Operator
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