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 9837494 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114381566 epoch_slot_no: 160766 block_no: 9837317 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 69238 time: 2024-01-22 18:24:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf13c9605b8d46c893b5cb2ee1cf6b3c68a7f04c857658da8a0c5d43363fff93dBlock Operator
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