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 9842185 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 114478774 epoch_slot_no: 257974 block_no: 9842008 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 88392 time: 2024-01-23 21:24:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc81ff3219765727bc30f3814c70e7fccd6ced3413bfa0f1a6344f970a4555bBlock Operator
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