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 9828652 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114197753 epoch_slot_no: 408953 block_no: 9828475 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 88392 time: 2024-01-20 15:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9ca514efaa0333671b7a9079110a6eb0f04844f0bbed184a37f62361427e93Block Operator
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