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 9846628 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114569793 epoch_slot_no: 348993 block_no: 9846451 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 84794 time: 2024-01-24 22:41:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d667bd810866082cff6a05cc5719e2dc54b234d2f356941e73822dcde380ec0Block Operator
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