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 9837406 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 114379674 epoch_slot_no: 158874 block_no: 9837229 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 84283 time: 2024-01-22 17:52:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ec591f62d780795704e962f89127b169b97b512e3790cb7ae56340ed10655dBlock Operator
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