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 9841873 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114472264 epoch_slot_no: 251464 block_no: 9841696 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 85706 time: 2024-01-23 19:35:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47adc2266c46d48f8779f654afffbd0ac56a6f48931f3cc3638460fd630169ceBlock Operator
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