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 9838993 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114413350 epoch_slot_no: 192550 block_no: 9838816 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 84862 time: 2024-01-23 03:14:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6927d03ee9cf63a2c912c349608a78e0d86b78c1804c52d9514bd37068e6b71bBlock Operator
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