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 9832876 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114284951 epoch_slot_no: 64151 block_no: 9832699 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 67085 time: 2024-01-21 15:34:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87e4a019aec0ac06cd0b98810932665d7580981ea1a29b9757a8deff3e072b2Block Operator
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