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 9832264 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114271547 epoch_slot_no: 50747 block_no: 9832087 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 21341 time: 2024-01-21 11:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5999d5497e1d2b0c40c0fc31dc72320a3a8cf75a4a4f1e45a978e97b11d4b27aBlock Operator
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