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 9845529 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114546947 epoch_slot_no: 326147 block_no: 9845352 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 82487 time: 2024-01-24 16:20:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97a0b35d77ea6357f693c8fc7c6d53d1b58f3a00e1fa18c9f2ff4e0a4689bad4Block Operator
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