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 9834333 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114316920 epoch_slot_no: 96120 block_no: 9834156 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 41716 time: 2024-01-22 00:26:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c4b2ebb8c39405e93df7e221b1df3fc94f85fc36e93cd9fb1d049c97177253Block Operator
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