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 9837141 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114374459 epoch_slot_no: 153659 block_no: 9836964 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 88641 time: 2024-01-22 16:25:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd55ac2e75f7a89318414224ca5c29c3b422363796ca22e945f7e016b29e4e48Block Operator
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