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 9840131 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114437126 epoch_slot_no: 216326 block_no: 9839954 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 84389 time: 2024-01-23 09:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a22e87e0e2d050f97b2bdb0847e111786e190958bec84174904b4f994ee2e49Block Operator
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