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 9834367 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114317597 epoch_slot_no: 96797 block_no: 9834190 slot_leader_id: 9383907 size: 37324 time: 2024-01-22 00:38:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeba9a478a07a67f38367acf5923ddc0a91196efab9fcd040357d57a6e0bf24cBlock Operator
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