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 9834287 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114315948 epoch_slot_no: 95148 block_no: 9834110 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 88541 time: 2024-01-22 00:10:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d9f85e0878afa791c8d1db6578bc6e6b4083b758d11c90c8ed5c2735643bfcBlock Operator
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