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 9825714 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114137668 epoch_slot_no: 348868 block_no: 9825537 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88772 time: 2024-01-19 22:39:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28df053de42f13fff45df1c17d92f99dafcf1a703a32877d72b9ac5bd43f3148Block Operator
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