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 9840711 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114448394 epoch_slot_no: 227594 block_no: 9840534 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 82332 time: 2024-01-23 12:58:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73d570cf4f4cac84667fda04e5742552f99bd490148abaea8463841d0d3c2ec4Block Operator
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