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 9836206 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114355704 epoch_slot_no: 134904 block_no: 9836029 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 44000 time: 2024-01-22 11:13:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39ce079e33fbb77c6fec1d3156f6c2d68d7c95fe4b5c7e401dae75590d93a32Block Operator
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