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 9838360 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114400084 epoch_slot_no: 179284 block_no: 9838183 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88638 time: 2024-01-22 23:32:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ecfa486ceefada09438bbc9aa22c8c005f5beab660cd5fd18db3af49260b3cBlock Operator
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