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 9847769 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 114592780 epoch_slot_no: 371980 block_no: 9847592 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 5723 time: 2024-01-25 05:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3083e19ed6779f670f68eec4c256d0e9389d3064f351a9862e65a1256d7def5cBlock Operator
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