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 9834419 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114318500 epoch_slot_no: 97700 block_no: 9834242 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 82885 time: 2024-01-22 00:53:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x925b8e2bed3ef3bb3f68e4e086888dcb99a2c4fbef976250e1da559814ec2462Block Operator
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