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 9840462 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 114443609 epoch_slot_no: 222809 block_no: 9840285 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 65110 time: 2024-01-23 11:38:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7db15c57e77ca97271882ff5fa8a7f6592920d0a5e163b49bdf907ada672d73eBlock Operator
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