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 9835279 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114336808 epoch_slot_no: 116008 block_no: 9835102 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 32691 time: 2024-01-22 05:58:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7214e5a542c865799f252d239d775bbbe4acc62483db75911c703518722bb0Block Operator
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