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 9846101 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114559621 epoch_slot_no: 338821 block_no: 9845924 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 87472 time: 2024-01-24 19:51:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa87ea7ae50e601e07273350f434677d18246c5f6fc86a0ba574f6068e0694835Block Operator
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