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 9825412 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114129906 epoch_slot_no: 341106 block_no: 9825235 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 62917 time: 2024-01-19 20:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf53c1d1077e83f124f403d0a5c3a0a68aca9f6aceaca45cf47abb8fa088927fbBlock Operator
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