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 9838385 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114400622 epoch_slot_no: 179822 block_no: 9838208 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 56811 time: 2024-01-22 23:41:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd25fabadb759687d5d672d47fbae1e2ff3b9db3c01175b7a924ba7fc04d2536Block Operator
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