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 9830039 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114226528 epoch_slot_no: 5728 block_no: 9829862 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 84071 time: 2024-01-20 23:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4f33141996709b165408dbbbc895c6a22f8f628e18ed49e02c3eeedae09c42Block Operator
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