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 9841761 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 114469844 epoch_slot_no: 249044 block_no: 9841584 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 26715 time: 2024-01-23 18:55:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c522b7534b8b2d5e525fd79d1e2b73a4f8c385bae3cf64f81ef38aefad42751Block Operator
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