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 9840714 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114448452 epoch_slot_no: 227652 block_no: 9840537 slot_leader_id: 6407465 size: 71154 time: 2024-01-23 12:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b0009eb1bd168c47501ee192da908dbffeb430c664c1378bf965e0aa6b8f959Block Operator
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