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 9821674 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 114052846 epoch_slot_no: 264046 block_no: 9821497 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 84922 time: 2024-01-18 23:05:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa989666ae7c060d2df9c241d5ce58fec685f236f6c7aa561f15d8f3fe168959bBlock Operator
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