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 9840510 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114444549 epoch_slot_no: 223749 block_no: 9840333 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 88516 time: 2024-01-23 11:54:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84517d0b9d5727398b22e035a9f115c3f0c88be2235d3c5579bfc398f6540efeBlock Operator
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