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 9837849 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114389458 epoch_slot_no: 168658 block_no: 9837672 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 88829 time: 2024-01-22 20:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58a35d96ae3dfea4617b16a80d87d1545eba2ec293028bcce27853e2e19dbeb4Block Operator
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