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 9823083 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114081653 epoch_slot_no: 292853 block_no: 9822906 slot_leader_id: 7641469 size: 79527 time: 2024-01-19 07:05:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f092ef817c4e709883e13b3c84502a6c703a1e22072717926f6069b21457ee1Block Operator
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