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 9827085 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114165782 epoch_slot_no: 376982 block_no: 9826908 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 7380 time: 2024-01-20 06:27:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d746da5ef9cf24386313a2ed46b04e62f871cd838a3da21639ea78da295871aBlock Operator
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