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 9846514 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114567329 epoch_slot_no: 346529 block_no: 9846337 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 19732 time: 2024-01-24 22:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x638a2ac5fe60b54ba0baccbf5d527c1b9d28e18eb36083637e834ee51c181a25Block Operator
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