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 9840152 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114437556 epoch_slot_no: 216756 block_no: 9839975 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 87047 time: 2024-01-23 09:57:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa028f32a19ad1ad54d414b84d30a15ab6c6de55b8adbf1db6f94767d3ef8e37cBlock Operator
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