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 9844633 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114528526 epoch_slot_no: 307726 block_no: 9844456 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 52373 time: 2024-01-24 11:13:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c072c2fd72eb9da7da95cf1fd6770bdef857b37d2d74f8d7d62582aefb4bddBlock Operator
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