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 9823438 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114089268 epoch_slot_no: 300468 block_no: 9823261 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 44684 time: 2024-01-19 09:12:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d0b3d0adbbc9f50f2a599ce39ff5619deac6365b2a060374ff0ed7cfb152daBlock Operator
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