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 9846098 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114559480 epoch_slot_no: 338680 block_no: 9845921 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 87771 time: 2024-01-24 19:49:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c56b66f41bf349a800a7527bd688831107fa274d71cd89691b1d1bebd208b2Block Operator
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