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 9821681 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114053082 epoch_slot_no: 264282 block_no: 9821504 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 80214 time: 2024-01-18 23:09:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37699889d5ee2c9d4506cbc64d0ec1fd71786582df9c48e0cb8731c9fbd40faaBlock Operator
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