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 9838596 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114404874 epoch_slot_no: 184074 block_no: 9838419 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 82229 time: 2024-01-23 00:52:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc468bb6bc4c1c53562281bb3da0ab3a4d04e4b05ef20d943877d1031abcea4c4Block Operator
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