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 9840987 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114453596 epoch_slot_no: 232796 block_no: 9840810 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 82338 time: 2024-01-23 14:24:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5476f40182e4972e1c064db147c58a1cdd7eb9ea4a691f379c0f83f6b36bf81Block Operator
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