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 9830433 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114234060 epoch_slot_no: 13260 block_no: 9830256 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 32506 time: 2024-01-21 01:25:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee18aa91bc07cd37b38acbd9b5c7a2fcc6280ba89f25a40cd28e9f9e8e580032Block Operator
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