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 9837806 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 114388413 epoch_slot_no: 167613 block_no: 9837629 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88503 time: 2024-01-22 20:18:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90e1bab25687314dee062867aa4d8f9bd99fba99bec90e8663feec61cdc279c3Block Operator
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