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 9837773 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114387808 epoch_slot_no: 167008 block_no: 9837596 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 66960 time: 2024-01-22 20:08:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25a8fce7da540f8a4035577f4e6b0e1351516c9428e820be93e8cf146b55879Block Operator
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