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 9842595 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114486703 epoch_slot_no: 265903 block_no: 9842418 slot_leader_id: 6113076 size: 27360 time: 2024-01-23 23:36:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f668e1019fc11db231aad594e86952fceb982dc3a7d00fa6f64134671fbea2Block Operator
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