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 9845738 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114552050 epoch_slot_no: 331250 block_no: 9845561 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 88645 time: 2024-01-24 17:45:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3bc9f6ea6214a7318d6687d8be8b3d979bb1a8522781e90db9f9590a29bc8beBlock Operator
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