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 9834246 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114315193 epoch_slot_no: 94393 block_no: 9834069 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 80805 time: 2024-01-21 23:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb494c925da4eeee2f3278c392108a3d76622d1be9d7a47d548ffa02a5ab4203Block Operator
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