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 9846021 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114557773 epoch_slot_no: 336973 block_no: 9845844 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 80071 time: 2024-01-24 19:21:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec2fb28a272f04d7fa660a452e71f917e81f53b5ab70a5057fe7d565c36cf17Block Operator
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