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 9835748 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 114345915 epoch_slot_no: 125115 block_no: 9835571 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 8724 time: 2024-01-22 08:30:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9921e9cb7733644be0adcd7a1732db7b6b62f7cf0001e8828120a524a94bf1afBlock Operator
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