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 9837339 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 114378161 epoch_slot_no: 157361 block_no: 9837162 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 82926 time: 2024-01-22 17:27:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d26c9e1f1c7f583e3dffdf2f7e9e80524d50d50f39d5d46934ad2f1af5e27cBlock Operator
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