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 9831535 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114256208 epoch_slot_no: 35408 block_no: 9831358 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 51873 time: 2024-01-21 07:34:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb33cb2dabe86730d273b77265d2be7d2cf2ad9af1f850921b0e9708cf6f1b9Block Operator
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