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 9846465 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114566376 epoch_slot_no: 345576 block_no: 9846288 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 48330 time: 2024-01-24 21:44:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c32eb7b1017391434f0e3a359aa0bae24ddb0a7860dc32ca5b4f53af8b3499Block Operator
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