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 9838225 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114397441 epoch_slot_no: 176641 block_no: 9838048 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 82384 time: 2024-01-22 22:48:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1179c06c3aa4d68c021e14c070736abf665e1eedfc539386067405c5f78f7e3Block Operator
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