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 9838853 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114410694 epoch_slot_no: 189894 block_no: 9838676 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 63079 time: 2024-01-23 02:29:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997dc9bbcce11b69e8975dedbeb0b10f68d2b99c00a3859af836237348813158Block Operator
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