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 9824701 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114115665 epoch_slot_no: 326865 block_no: 9824524 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 81789 time: 2024-01-19 16:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a46b798cec84b0a0f81a493aed5fb9ed6b1e199fdcadc2fac80734c7de88f9Block Operator
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