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 9837840 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114389330 epoch_slot_no: 168530 block_no: 9837663 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 88623 time: 2024-01-22 20:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe46fe0f6f9d8c9acfa818aa4c219a8fc1841f2770d20767dd3ab75c138f7b7bBlock Operator
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