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 9824394 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114109332 epoch_slot_no: 320532 block_no: 9824217 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 88299 time: 2024-01-19 14:47:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14aef91c3056b1da2c0dc7978179c3c77776d29b8bee0bb113ad2395174643fdBlock Operator
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