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 9828339 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114190986 epoch_slot_no: 402186 block_no: 9828162 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 19621 time: 2024-01-20 13:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc303d03d6f932281bd01147f0a7cb931c7e83aefb46c9a20c1ceaec7cd10f836Block Operator
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