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 9823561 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114092234 epoch_slot_no: 303434 block_no: 9823384 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 86563 time: 2024-01-19 10:02:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8967bedadd4b5250984942c3b7cbe853d2682aacae87c8e6a33d08e85ca04ba5Block Operator
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