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 9838008 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114392658 epoch_slot_no: 171858 block_no: 9837831 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 86681 time: 2024-01-22 21:29:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80083b8e307382972cae860ff6b89f26598fb17ea768e6b20dbd03e7061323bbBlock Operator
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