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 9842674 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114488410 epoch_slot_no: 267610 block_no: 9842497 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 50938 time: 2024-01-24 00:05:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16b6a77cd8bf6509d55fc7709b6c9ca09227c5e58dfeb6fd80d5cbdf1e339e2Block Operator
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