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 9821039 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114040215 epoch_slot_no: 251415 block_no: 9820862 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 41703 time: 2024-01-18 19:35:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37e39a0875f2c0c46e1a16c8547aba97270aa973465a62f24f6c728924c6dbfcBlock Operator
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