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 9834103 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114312052 epoch_slot_no: 91252 block_no: 9833926 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 88099 time: 2024-01-21 23:05:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0a476c324b1db075de587558c4a6bfc8ac2520a715c156bfd887bdeb91703c6Block Operator
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