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 9823021 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114080280 epoch_slot_no: 291480 block_no: 9822844 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 37554 time: 2024-01-19 06:42:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dbfead9387cad802257f5ac99a6b3eed126f8def18f9d0d4722057cf95c3b0eBlock Operator
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