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 9825702 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 114137368 epoch_slot_no: 348568 block_no: 9825525 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 76702 time: 2024-01-19 22:34:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0bc9662f7159ea772e7488f875d70113032d795eb1f4c6f3cd81daec69c369dBlock Operator
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