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 9842875 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114492504 epoch_slot_no: 271704 block_no: 9842698 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 68953 time: 2024-01-24 01:13:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5192ca38758d4bf742ae86c6ff6f33e63eed131544871ff6889b3739961fc45aBlock Operator
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