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 9838053 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 114393588 epoch_slot_no: 172788 block_no: 9837876 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 70648 time: 2024-01-22 21:44:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3724058eec68e316c0b153b7d4cd5e829e82737df479ca7cb6937e385ec132fBlock Operator
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