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 9834479 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114319827 epoch_slot_no: 99027 block_no: 9834302 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 83950 time: 2024-01-22 01:15:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c6984917242620e0dd9e6697ed6c0916fdf2d20b2aeb07ebb1d1a585e335142Block Operator
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