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 9846534 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114567710 epoch_slot_no: 346910 block_no: 9846357 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 36929 time: 2024-01-24 22:06:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195c9fed373fe6404c290343f12945dc7a1eba54c3badef7cb83fcbcaf838831Block Operator
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