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 9834267 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 114315638 epoch_slot_no: 94838 block_no: 9834090 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 87969 time: 2024-01-22 00:05:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e88c383cc679545a8bf629b0ab439db6d6f8a3fc958ff28a2966791bd0b1fbBlock Operator
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