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 9843038 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114496228 epoch_slot_no: 275428 block_no: 9842861 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 74104 time: 2024-01-24 02:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63672aa7d7882117a033ce568df045d44859514456cf3b03345bb6c9b63383aBlock Operator
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