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 9833611 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114301125 epoch_slot_no: 80325 block_no: 9833434 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 20540 time: 2024-01-21 20:03:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb73ffc744008e43ba8bebc2b829d7a7a6c0fbdd013e261889ef15deecbae993Block Operator
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