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 9837181 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114375008 epoch_slot_no: 154208 block_no: 9837004 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 47207 time: 2024-01-22 16:34:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5de8f4818e5a32780df7b85c6b1ad3bacbc519dda69a5effda60320b281ee39Block Operator
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