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 9826677 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114157094 epoch_slot_no: 368294 block_no: 9826500 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 53728 time: 2024-01-20 04:03:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe071deb01d8de810e4049f8c4b57ee8381e7b9776c30055f9a8686068adee99cBlock Operator
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