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 9846963 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114576583 epoch_slot_no: 355783 block_no: 9846786 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 48609 time: 2024-01-25 00:34:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd201058e7fc75deab2b5c00c28d61591a138e5e279b7a886dc222497e61e11baBlock Operator
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