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 9839298 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114420034 epoch_slot_no: 199234 block_no: 9839121 slot_leader_id: 9839298 size: 39583 time: 2024-01-23 05:05:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e28a59100e4ade3d01f297be4a4cd3c8ab4ab7cceff109f535fe3c980065c7dBlock Operator
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