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 9834122 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114312435 epoch_slot_no: 91635 block_no: 9833945 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 87601 time: 2024-01-21 23:12:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493ec4ae0eb4c7057c5ad62a05e5d2fcfa2fc1ad7279d8aa8eda71ecef7c51a2Block Operator
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