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 9838095 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114394463 epoch_slot_no: 173663 block_no: 9837918 slot_leader_id: 6396133 size: 81560 time: 2024-01-22 21:59:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581c41fce2da58e05baa722d923c7ad250b70b11711c61dfb28755dbe079083aBlock Operator
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