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 9840708 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114448350 epoch_slot_no: 227550 block_no: 9840531 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 88245 time: 2024-01-23 12:57:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf10707221125af59ba47b1a770ddaef04060d6fef696553bdd0f824c2dbc04Block Operator
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