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 9842361 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114482290 epoch_slot_no: 261490 block_no: 9842184 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 88151 time: 2024-01-23 22:23:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127e27e2b8346244363c4ed6d64716204c6116f9b8290e9295067a0782de7f38Block Operator
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