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 9846669 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 114570587 epoch_slot_no: 349787 block_no: 9846492 slot_leader_id: 8676723 size: 80163 time: 2024-01-24 22:54:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0f2b6e7c624fa59d1825a3756503911f6ca77a78a8eaabc74c8c4ce60419efBlock Operator
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