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 9834466 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114319582 epoch_slot_no: 98782 block_no: 9834289 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 85235 time: 2024-01-22 01:11:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea0931593bf4f270180bf1006ccf08d0dec05fb127eabff5437c7586630b2a8Block Operator
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