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 9832698 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114280666 epoch_slot_no: 59866 block_no: 9832521 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 58735 time: 2024-01-21 14:22:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc995519fe0dfbf5e4a0e29b5df1792025b8646eff045940e65880a1e9c8f2ac9Block Operator
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