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 9824555 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114112566 epoch_slot_no: 323766 block_no: 9824378 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 14737 time: 2024-01-19 15:40:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03111e9056cf609d36a1a7983d78620bbb68673e067d54b2972647602d56effBlock Operator
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