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 9823960 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114100473 epoch_slot_no: 311673 block_no: 9823783 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 58623 time: 2024-01-19 12:19:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62dd55e1a2486338b77b616748040bca7267d5bb2dca776d7f639855041acefcBlock Operator
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