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 9846647 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114570238 epoch_slot_no: 349438 block_no: 9846470 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 30691 time: 2024-01-24 22:48:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493530f91eac7c71b88f4b4eadff8b86d5f799a82989c79bff499d6957cf39d3Block Operator
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