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 9838674 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114406424 epoch_slot_no: 185624 block_no: 9838497 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 40316 time: 2024-01-23 01:18:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacacfe34605ea0a53f6cdd331d937ac44f65877b3a52635b2c6777b381462f8dBlock Operator
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