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 9842692 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 114488829 epoch_slot_no: 268029 block_no: 9842515 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 87626 time: 2024-01-24 00:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7144490e3d0f86ec59f32aa12a332910dcf1992dfbe35c9a7b6124abffcb3cb0Block Operator
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