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 9835204 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114335307 epoch_slot_no: 114507 block_no: 9835027 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 40278 time: 2024-01-22 05:33:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3d704c58d1b5d61815c1b85b7b2c5434fcdc4bb9b5fc065c0b67f97c70d428Block Operator
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