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 9840973 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114453414 epoch_slot_no: 232614 block_no: 9840796 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 80925 time: 2024-01-23 14:21:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e46d983095af21845bf5ff70f6c82bd9054547487da586b049dac5d4bc909e4Block Operator
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