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 9832539 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114277514 epoch_slot_no: 56714 block_no: 9832362 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 24546 time: 2024-01-21 13:30:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657a2bdf115366e438391ba67c04044952877cd732ef6c5ec65f1556947d4850Block Operator
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