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 9838777 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114408884 epoch_slot_no: 188084 block_no: 9838600 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 45063 time: 2024-01-23 01:59:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5177e62a33c6228f6f0cb98eaa218d48c1031c5b494430b13a82c6335bdc2b83Block Operator
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