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 9842997 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114495241 epoch_slot_no: 274441 block_no: 9842820 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 14596 time: 2024-01-24 01:58:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57258d51e55b5f8f928c6d8ba5cb769704e578574ea0cec9f496ff3fea2cff2aBlock Operator
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