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 9836175 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114355013 epoch_slot_no: 134213 block_no: 9835998 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 66300 time: 2024-01-22 11:01:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dcbec6729d13db3c2df74d20a8d2a3a5af503f2a16b7565d78a328ef7e697d1Block Operator
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