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 9836143 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114354344 epoch_slot_no: 133544 block_no: 9835966 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 87496 time: 2024-01-22 10:50:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b3c554a777f8bab0cb1cb9bc18ae2dfe35e11291f4264ef6e87f4fe0a45acfBlock Operator
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