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 9839698 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114428284 epoch_slot_no: 207484 block_no: 9839521 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 79754 time: 2024-01-23 07:22:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da4241d6719727e1787a0f8ce865346a0127eeb04928c324f3922875b5a7fedBlock Operator
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