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 9832733 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 114281422 epoch_slot_no: 60622 block_no: 9832556 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 79787 time: 2024-01-21 14:35:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed3f0d538b5e55061de16d5f9d3f3ddda8dec29dd4a2721ceafe72573e49e84fBlock Operator
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