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 9839982 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114434207 epoch_slot_no: 213407 block_no: 9839805 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 57207 time: 2024-01-23 09:01:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9233b2cf55e617c6344aecb62a3de71267d2182dddd71c66b969142f16b958cbBlock Operator
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