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 9838176 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114396362 epoch_slot_no: 175562 block_no: 9837999 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 46466 time: 2024-01-22 22:30:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b3156769b6e3c32bd3b878c26cb336747155d4dc8759287cdf69e3650eff37Block Operator
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