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 9842013 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114475033 epoch_slot_no: 254233 block_no: 9841836 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 5414 time: 2024-01-23 20:22:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2630168486aa4918a15bb25694dc88015664a2cbe9f4c1a0b4d098a8765efeaBlock Operator
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