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 9840159 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 114437761 epoch_slot_no: 216961 block_no: 9839982 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 81910 time: 2024-01-23 10:00:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xced2e12acfd8e7f94f74536dd8d2a1ad5daf6d1f98d565dcd6ac1f01a2a36010Block Operator
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