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 9831366 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114252587 epoch_slot_no: 31787 block_no: 9831189 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 46788 time: 2024-01-21 06:34:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16fe7f5ef45e07d770ac5e6eb7fc44c31606ff3c1ad2b42e95454f01a04682d2Block Operator
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