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 9846249 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114562283 epoch_slot_no: 341483 block_no: 9846072 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 50575 time: 2024-01-24 20:36:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6154eac22f73fdf2eabccf09a0af031d47b69e01b4f539732a367e2169e01b69Block Operator
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