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 9825745 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 114138195 epoch_slot_no: 349395 block_no: 9825568 slot_leader_id: 7766278 size: 82792 time: 2024-01-19 22:48:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52500996a2baad56dc32dca8f5761283545e7da96573d68fdd5f6b1b22c62c70Block Operator
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