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 9834487 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114319963 epoch_slot_no: 99163 block_no: 9834310 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 7434 time: 2024-01-22 01:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123da7ca01482fccb9b06947dd5c3aff73f467ece041b94557852ce46ab94384Block Operator
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