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 9843574 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 114506547 epoch_slot_no: 285747 block_no: 9843397 slot_leader_id: 9643236 size: 59857 time: 2024-01-24 05:07:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb6f41d50bcc138db9263e1d73a01aa2903da8126ee479e36d413af0583d6c6eBlock Operator
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