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 9836221 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114355892 epoch_slot_no: 135092 block_no: 9836044 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 45257 time: 2024-01-22 11:16:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x660b0aed7c5599eec66def0c4000306467c5be0927bdf944c5d55ea3ef7ea0d3Block Operator
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