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 9846771 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114572470 epoch_slot_no: 351670 block_no: 9846594 slot_leader_id: 8228996 size: 33296 time: 2024-01-24 23:26:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f75a25c3e99057bc923d13e600720e6402428b3e0d1274229fe62b6cdcb1b0Block Operator
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