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 9839060 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114414976 epoch_slot_no: 194176 block_no: 9838883 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 81441 time: 2024-01-23 03:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x087aa687845981a3f28cbdd9e321685b7f1c5bc1400fff5c4754a3a65c8c5dc3Block Operator
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