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 9843298 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114500969 epoch_slot_no: 280169 block_no: 9843121 slot_leader_id: 9768030 size: 81762 time: 2024-01-24 03:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x092d440730bdc24c50436e71929f371f1381aec80d6e8c54bb579a7f4ccae1c5Block Operator
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