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 9830259 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 114230672 epoch_slot_no: 9872 block_no: 9830082 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 9984 time: 2024-01-21 00:29:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169bdb2660023052dbc3c7c28ce5b5a9c9f050e4bc5a7c17d3054243b259e4dcBlock Operator
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