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 9843923 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 114513546 epoch_slot_no: 292746 block_no: 9843746 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 51954 time: 2024-01-24 07:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54bba886758737a2ee5b65c8e657f2f4ca551bb746cff4c4d0dcc1d55725a75dBlock Operator
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