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 9832213 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114270314 epoch_slot_no: 49514 block_no: 9832036 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 41713 time: 2024-01-21 11:30:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x059227abfbda5c90bd4bb3ffd49f9a5decf36be82bc9125dcbb6cd94d66f20b1Block Operator
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