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 9832474 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 114276100 epoch_slot_no: 55300 block_no: 9832297 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 88599 time: 2024-01-21 13:06:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d81fe2912694c8667d7db14150f275e3563fc71ae5f30eb145228091b52dfe5Block Operator
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