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 9845234 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114540895 epoch_slot_no: 320095 block_no: 9845057 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 88403 time: 2024-01-24 14:39:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e9ef56bf321e8d185ff8aae93dec2df062ea5a52d36e2a24e9f49d8ef06a7e2Block Operator
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