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 9842608 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114486967 epoch_slot_no: 266167 block_no: 9842431 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 24341 time: 2024-01-23 23:40:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9f2466345fdab0be98b34e341143a0424f0beaba0d45883247134f63f00189Block Operator
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