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 9842120 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114477314 epoch_slot_no: 256514 block_no: 9841943 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 32486 time: 2024-01-23 21:00:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb84b7d4284a6715bd61a17eeeb090b782440bb08f7014d2b256b1a843f3e342bBlock Operator
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