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 9833138 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 114290518 epoch_slot_no: 69718 block_no: 9832961 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 69598 time: 2024-01-21 17:06:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8894cde6a878406ca3273a4762583f65e9453fc067626c7a8e772700af80f274Block Operator
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