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 9839569 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114425821 epoch_slot_no: 205021 block_no: 9839392 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 41825 time: 2024-01-23 06:41:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b836e9b250b3facfc3121300aa5d379c7b4a261a09ca7c23621ad0f22baf68fBlock Operator
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